The Priory 100km Ultra

The Priory 100km Ultra

The Priory Ultra is a waymarked point to point trail event covering 100 km along the Northumberland coast from the car park on Links Road, Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory. The route passes Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village and Warkworth Castle, with the final miles through Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay and Cullercoats before the finish at Tynemouth Priory. The route has approximately 2,400 ft of elevation.

This is an A to B event so runners must make their own way to the start. A bag drop is available at registration and bags are transported to the finish. There is a 24 hour cut off for the event. All runners are tracked and can be dot watched by others.

The event is supported with extensive medical cover and marshals at key points. There are six feed stations at Low Newton, Boulmer, Warkworth Beach, Druridge Bay, Newbiggin and Blyth. Feed offerings include VOOM Bars, VOOM Hydration, fruit, sweets, chocolate and savoury snacks.

Runners must carry a backpack containing water or fluids, a charged mobile phone with emergency contacts, food or gels, a headtorch if finishing after dark, and a lightweight jacket. Finishers receive a metal event medal, event merchandise and food and drinks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.