Northern Traverse

Saint Bees, United Kingdom • 5-9 Apr 2025

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race that follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, starting from St Bees on the west coast of England and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. The event takes participants through three National Parks, featuring stunning landscapes, iconic mountains, and approximately 6,500 meters of ascent. Scheduled for April 2025, the race is known for its breathtaking scenery and is considered one of the most spectacular ultra races globally. Entry is currently full, with new participants placed on a waiting list. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

ITRA 2 ITRA 3 ITRA 4
300 km
6500 m+
300km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Grizedale Trail 13 & 26 is a running event set in the scenic Grizedale Forest, near Hawkshead in the Lake District. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13 miles) and a full marathon (26 miles), with the half marathon covering the first segment of the marathon route. The courses feat..

The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Grizedale is a popular running event held annually in Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. It features both a marathon and a half marathon, with the half marathon covering the first 13 miles of the marathon route. Participants can expect an undulating course on well-maintained forest..

The North Lakes Half Marathon and 10KM is set to take place in 2025, organized by Wild Deer Events in collaboration with Events up North/Timing up North. This popular event, which had a break in 2024, will feature improved routes starting and finishing near Cockermouth Town Centre, showcasing the be..

The Kong Winter Series - BB Kong is an exciting fell racing event set to take place in Threlkeld Village Hall. This race is part of the Kong Winter Fell Series, featuring a challenging 5-mile route with a significant ascent of 2,500 feet. Participants can expect fast-paced action as they traverse th..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a unique 10k head torch trail race set in the stunning Whinlatter Forest, taking place on February 15, 2025. This night-time event offers a fully marked course, making it suitable for both novice and experienced runners. Participants can expect a magical atmosphere as t..

The Carrock Fell Race is a challenging fell running event organized by the Northern Fells Running Club. Covering a distance of 9 km with a climb of 500 meters, the race features a route that requires participants to navigate between checkpoints without marked paths, emphasizing the need for navigati..