Northern Traverse

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

Event overview

The Northern Traverse® 2026 is a 300 km self-supported ultra race taking place from 28 March to 1 April 2026. The route follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The course crosses three National Parks and passes mountains, valleys and moors, with approximately 6,500 m of total ascent. The listed event location is St Bees Seafront. The event organiser is Ourea Events.

Entries and conditions

Entries open on 9 April 2025 and close on 22 March 2026. The minimum age to enter is 18. The total entry fee is either £799, £849 or £899 depending on when the entrant registers. The fee structure includes a non-refundable deposit and a remaining balance of £700 paid in two interest-free instalments of £350 each, due by 1 July 2025 and 1 December 2025. The advertised non-refundable deposit amounts are £99, £149 or £199 depending on the deposit date. Registration and entry are handled through SiEntries. The event page notes a cancellation and refund policy and offers an optional XCover product that may provide a refund in some unforeseen circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K UTMB 100K UTMB 100M
300 km
6500 m+
300km
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