Ranger Ultras - Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent
Hawes, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026
Event overview
The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k takes place on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Hawes Market House. The race distance is 50 km with total ascent of 1280 metres. Entries open 15 September 2025 and close 11 September 2026. Entry fees are listed as £53 (affiliated) and £55 (unaffiliated). Minimum age is 20 on the event date. Entries are limited to 50 participants. The event is organised by Rangers Expeditions & Ultras.
Course, support and kit
The route follows established trails from Hawes Market House, along the Cam Road to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, includes a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, and returns via the Cam Road. The organiser provides on-course Ranger team support, water stops, snacks and hot soup at Kidhow Gate and Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Navigation course notes and a GPX file are supplied to entrants before the race. Pasta and hot drinks are provided at the finish. Finishers receive an eco-coaster medal and there are prizes for fastest male and female.
A compulsory kit list is specified. Required items include a backpack; waterproof jacket with hood or head covering; warm layers; appropriate mountain/fell footwear; printed Ordnance Survey map(s) and a base-plate compass; head torch with backup; whistle; emergency bivvy bag (foil or polythene survival bag); sufficient food and fluids; first aid kit and personal medication; mobile phone with a standard UK SIM; and a litter bag. Optional items and basic race facilities are noted, including the possibility to rest at the HQ and local B&Bs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.