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Steel City 60 Ultra

Name: Steel City 60 Ultra
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-18
Location: Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom • 17-18 May 2025

The Steel City 60 Ultra is an exhilarating ultra-distance running event set in Sheffield, featuring a challenging 60-mile circular route with 6,400 feet of ascent. Participants can choose to walk or run solo, or join relay teams of 2, 3, or 6 members. The event showcases the natural beauty of Sheffield, including woodlands, moorlands, and picturesque villages.

With generous cut-off times, multiple feed stations, and support for participants, this event is designed for experienced athletes. All finishers receive a medal, and the event supports Pancreatic Cancer UK. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Sheffield

Race information

Registration

60 mi

60 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Tuesday May 5

Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series

Methley

2 mi

5 km

A three race series of 5 km canal towpath runs in Methley, Leeds that raises funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The final meeting includes a 1.5 mile fun run with a school competition and medals for all.

Wednesday May 6

Rainow 5

Rainow

5 mi

A hilly five mile trail and fell race from Rainow on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge. The event is pre-entry only, serves teas and cakes after the race, and donates proceeds to local charities.

Thursday May 7

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run

Leeds

5 km

10 km

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run is a pop up summer series event in Leeds offering 5k and 10k races. Entries can be paid online or on the day, and the event includes hot food, a jumble medal and a drink for runners.

Saturday May 9

Dukeries 30 / 40

Ollerton

30 mi

40 mi

Trail ultra in Sherwood Forest offering 30 mile and 40 mile loops that pass Thoresby Estate, Creswell Crags and Welbeck Estate. The course is fully marked, has aid stations and provides finisher medals.