The Enchanted Ultra 50K

The Enchanted Ultra 50K

The Enchanted Ultra is a 50K mountain ultramarathon scheduled for 19 September 2026 around Wooler and the Cheviot Hills in the United Kingdom. The course follows a recorded digital route and passes a sequence of local landmarks and historic features.

The route starts at The Mart in Wooler, goes over Humbleton Hill to join St Cuthberts Way, and continues past the ancient hillfort of Yeavering Bell. Competitors reach checkpoint 1 at Hethpool at about 10 miles, follow the College Valley to Mounthooley, pass close to Hen Hole and climb Cheviot. The descent follows the Harthope Burn toward checkpoint 2 at Langleeford, around 22 miles, with a return to Wooler via Coldlaw and Snear Hill. Local legends are referenced on the route, including accounts of fairies near Hen Hole and mentions of Switcherback Cottage.

The event has an 11 hour completion limit. Race services listed by the organiser include a digital route map and a waterproof map, a GPS tracker, marshals on the course, medical cover, two fully stocked aid stations with real Coke, finish-line soup and sandwiches, a finisher medal and a certificate. The minimum age is 18. Entry fee is £70 and entries are limited. Photography and filming may occur. Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.