Northern Traverse

Saint Bees, United Kingdom • 3-7 Apr 2027

Northern Traverse 2027

Northern Traverse 2027 is a self supported ultra race covering 300 km along Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees Seafront to Robin Hood’s Bay. The route crosses the north of England through three National Parks and passes mountains, valleys and moorland, with about 6,500 m of total ascent.

The event is scheduled for 3 to 7 April 2027. The minimum age for entry is 18 years. Entry types listed include Individual Entry and charity entries for Parkinsons UK and Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). The organiser is World Ultra Events UK.

This event is shown as full at present; new entrants are placed on a waiting list. Entries open 15 June 2026 and close 19 March 2027. The standard entry fee totals £899, which includes a non refundable deposit of £199 and a remaining balance of £700 payable in seven interest free instalments of £100 from July to January. A charity entry option requires a pledge to raise over £1,000 for CALM or Parkinsons UK and a reduced fee of £449.50, with a non refundable deposit of £199.50 and a remaining balance of £250 split into three instalments.

The event information notes terms, cancellation and refund policies and an option to purchase event cover insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

300 km
Northern Traverse
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