Silverbacktrails - Lilla’s Revenge

Trail Running in the North York Moors

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail running event held in the North York Moors National Park. The course follows a portion of the Lykewake Walk long-distance footpath, leading participants through historic terrain. Runners visit Lilla Howe, the site of the 7th-century Lilla Cross, and Louven Howe, a Neolithic/Bronze Age burial site. The route includes a long run down to Jugger Beck followed by a climb onto Jugger Moor, offering views of the Whitby coast, Ravenscar, Scarborough Castle, and Blakey Ridge.

The event contains a variety of terrain and requires runners to be self-sufficient for the duration. There is a time limit of 3 hours for the course. While some flags and marshals are present to assist with navigation, participants are expected to navigate themselves using a map and compass.

Mandatory Equipment and Participation

Safety regulations require all runners to carry specific gear, including:

• A waterproof jacket with taped seams
• Hat and gloves
• A spare thermal top
• An emergency bivvy bag
• At least 500ml of fluid and 60g of food
• A fully charged mobile phone and a working compass
• An OS Map (OL 27) or Harvey’s Map of the North Yorkshire Moors

Registration takes place at the lay-by on the A171 above Jugger Howe. Parking is available on-site for a small fee which is donated to the National Park. The event is open to participants aged 18 and over. Dogs are permitted to join if kept on a short lead or harness; dog-assisted runners start five minutes after the main field. All finishers receive a bespoke medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.