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Northern Traverse

Saint Bees, United Kingdom • 28-1 Mar-Apr 2026

Event overview

Northern Traverse® 2026 is a self-supported ultra race held from 28 March to 1 April 2026. The route follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast line from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The course covers 300km with roughly ~6,500m of ascent and crosses three National Parks. The event start location is St Bees Seafront. The minimum age for participants is 18 or older.

Entries and fees

Entries open 9 April 2025 and close 22 March 2026. Entry fee totals are £799, £849 or £899 depending on when the entrant registers. A non-refundable deposit applies:

  • £99 until Midnight on 20th April
  • £149 until Midnight on 26th October
  • £199 from 27th October 2025 until entries close

The remaining balance of £700 is split into two interest-free instalments: £350 due by 1 July 2025 and £350 due by 1 December 2025. To enter, participants must log in or register with SiEntries. An optional XCover purchase is available to provide a possible refund if a participant cannot attend for unforeseen reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Saint Bees

Race information

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UTMB 50K UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
300 km
6500 m+
300km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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