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The Enchanted Ultra 50K

Name: The Enchanted Ultra 50K
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Wooler

Wooler, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

The Enchanted Ultra 50K

The Enchanted Ultra is a 50K ultra-marathon on 19 September 2026 in the Cheviot Hills near Wooler, England. The course follows upland and moorland terrain and includes named features and historic sites in the Cheviots.

The route leaves Wooler from The Mart, passes Humbleton Hill, joins the St Cuthberts Way and continues past the ancient hillfort of Yeavering Bell. Checkpoint 1 is at Hethpool, about 10 miles in. The course continues through the College Valley to Mounthooley, passes close to Hen Hole, climbs Cheviot and descends via the Harthope Burn to checkpoint 2 at Langleeford, about 22 miles in, before returning to Wooler via Coldlaw and Snear Hill.

Navigation is by a digital route and a GPS device; the event provides a digital route map, a waterproof map and a GPS tracker. The organisers provide marshals around the course, medical cover and two fully stocked aid stations. The finish includes soup and sandwiches, a finisher’s medal and a certificate. The stated maximum time to complete the course is 11 hours. Entry fee is £70 and the minimum age is 18. The number of participants is limited. Participants may be filmed or photographed and dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Wooler

Race information

Registration

50 km

The Enchanted Ultra 50k

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

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