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Pilgrims’ Ultra

Name: Pilgrims’ Ultra
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Holy Island

Holy Island, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running event. It takes place along the route of St Oswald's Way in Northumberland.

Course and Distances

The event offers three ultra-distance race options.

50 km
100 km
100 mile

The starting point for all distances is Holy Island (Lindisfarne). The route runs south, following coastal areas. The 50 km finishes in Craster, the 100 km in Rothbury, and the 100 mile at Heaven Field.

Date and Registration

The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026. Entry starts from a fee of £67. Registration includes a participant T-shirt, a medal, and live GPS tracking during the race. A mandatory kit list is available on the event's official pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Holy Island

Race information

Website

100 mi

100 Mile

100 km

100km

50 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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