Ranger Pen-Y-Ghent Ultra

Pen-Y-Ghent Ultra

The Pen-Y-Ghent 50 km ultra is a mountain trail race based in Hawes, Yorkshire Dales. The route follows established limestone trails out along 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 route is not waymarked beyond fixed finger posts; navigation course notes and a GPX file are provided to entered participants. The event is held under a Trail Running Association permit and England Athletics competition rules. Participants must be at least 20 years old.

On-course support includes Ranger Ultras team checkpoints with water, snacks and hot soup at locations such as Kidhow Gate and Horton in Ribblesdale. Race HQ in Hawes offers indoor resting space and hot food and drinks for finishers. Finishers receive eco medals and first place male and female winners receive bespoke eco trophies. The event makes a donation to National Trails.

Entries are limited and there is an affiliated and an unaffiliated entry fee. A compulsory minimum kit list is enforced; required items include a waterproof jacket with hood, warm layers, appropriate mountain running footwear, an Ordnance Survey type map and baseplate compass, a head torch with spare power, whistle, emergency bivvy, sufficient food and fluids, a first aid kit and a charged mobile phone, plus a litter bag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.