Ranger Ultras - Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent
Hawes, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026
Event
The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k takes place on Saturday 19 September 2026 with start and finish at Hawes Market House. The race distance is 50 km with a total ascent of 1280 metres. Entries are limited to 50. Minimum age is 20 on the event date. Entry fees listed are £53 (affiliated) and £55 (unaffiliated). Entries open 15 September 2025 and close 11 September 2026. Race registration is available on the Friday evening and on the Saturday morning before the race.
Course, support and kit
The route follows established limestone trails, including the Cam Road to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, and a return along the Cam Road. Ranger Ultras Team support is provided on course. Water, snacks and hot soup are available at Kidhow Gate and Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Navigation course notes and a GPX file are supplied to entrants before the event. A pasta meal and hot drinks are provided at the finish. Finishers receive medals and there are awards for fastest male and fastest female.
A compulsory minimum kit list is enforced. Required items include a waterproof jacket, warm layers, appropriate footwear, an OS-type map and a baseplate navigation compass (phone/watch compass not acceptable), a head torch with an appropriate backup option, an emergency bivvy bag (foil blanket not acceptable), first aid kit, a fully charged mobile phone with a standard UK SIM, and a litter bag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.