Goathland V Trigs Ultra Challenge

SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trigs

The event starts and finishes at Goathland Village Hall in Goathland, within the North York Moors National Park. Runners and walkers navigate a route of circa 37 miles, visiting five listed Triangulation Pillars. The event accepts solo entries and pairs.

Participants choose their own route provided public rights of way are used; all checkpoints must be visited in the order given before the event. Checkpoint and pillar locations are sent to entrants in advance, a suggested route map will be available at registration, and a GPX file is issued prior to the day. One mystery checkpoint is revealed on course at a marshalled location.

The event is self supported; three checkpoint locations will supply snacks and drinks. Competitors should be comfortable using map and compass. Support crews and external support runners or walkers are not allowed. Runners and walkers are given 15 hours to complete the full course and should expect to finish in the dark in some cases. The route includes varied terrain, extensive views, and numerous hills.

Required kit includes a map covering the North Yorkshire Moors (OS or Harvey’s), working compass and whistle, head-torch plus spare torch or batteries, emergency bivvy bag, spare hat and gloves, spare warm long-sleeved top, waterproof jacket and overtrousers with taped seams unless Paramo, battery pack and charging lead for mobile phone, charged mobile with race director number, at least 500 ml of drink, at least 60 g of emergency food, and a cup. Participants sign to confirm they carry required kit and there may be spot checks.

Entry is limited to 65 participants. Entry fees are £70 per pair or £35 per solo entrant. Finishers receive a medal and certificate. Optional event technical T shirt is available via the club shop for £18. There are no parking facilities at the village hall; village car parks should be used. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.