Ranger Pen-Y-Ghent Ultra
Hawes, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026
Pen-Y-Ghent 50 km Ultra
The Pen-Y-Ghent Ultra is a 50 km trail race based at Hawes Market House in the Yorkshire Dales. The route follows the Cam Road to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, includes a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, and returns along the Cam Road. Total ascent on the course is 1280 metres. The course runs over established limestone trails and is not waymarked beyond fixed finger posts. A GPX file and navigation course notes are provided to entered participants. Finishers receive eco medals and there are winners’ trophies for fastest male and female. The event is in its ninth year and is held under a Trail Running Association / England Athletics permit.
Support, facilities and entry
On-course support includes water, snacks and checkpoints, with hot soup provided at Kidhow Gate and Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Indoor resting space and hot food are available at race headquarters after the race. Entries are limited to 50 and participants must be 20 years or older on race day.
Required compulsory kit includes a backpack, waterproof jacket, warm layers, appropriate mountain running footwear, an OS-type map and baseplate compass, a head torch with a specified backup, whistle, emergency bivvy, sufficient food and fluids, a basic first aid kit and a fully charged mobile phone with a UK network SIM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.