Northern Traverse

Saint Bees, United Kingdom • 3-7 Apr 2027

Northern Traverse 2027

Northern Traverse 2027 is a 300 km self supported ultra race that follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The event is scheduled from 3 April to 7 April 2027 and is organized by World Ultra Events UK.

The route begins at St Bees on the west coast and crosses northern England through three National Parks, finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The course passes mountains, valleys and moors and includes about 6,500 m of ascent.

Entry details indicate a minimum age of 18. The standard entry fee totals £899, with a non refundable deposit of £199 and the balance split into seven interest free instalments of £100 due monthly from July to January. There is an alternative charity pledge option that requires raising over £1,000 for Campaign Against Living Miserably, Macmillan Cancer Support or Parkinson’s UK; that option has a total payable of £449.50 with a non refundable deposit of £199.50 and three instalments of £100, £100 and £50.

At the time of listing the event is full and new entries are placed on a waiting list. Participants may optionally purchase event insurance (XCover) for possible refunds under specified circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

300 km
Northern Traverse
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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