The Priory 100km Ultra

The Priory 100km Ultra

The Priory is a waymarked, point to point ultra running event covering a distance of 100km along the Northumberland coast from the Bamburgh area to Tynemouth Priory. The route passes coastal and historic points of interest including Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, Warkworth Castle, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay and Cullercoats.

This A to B event provides a bag drop at registration and transfers bags to the finish. It is described as fully supported with six feed stations located at Low Newton, Boulmer, Warkworth Beach, Druridge Bay, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Blyth. Feed stations are stocked with VOOM Bars, VOOM Hydration, fruit, sweets, chocolate and savoury snacks. Organiser provision includes extensive medical cover and marshals positioned at key points along the route.

Runners must carry mandatory kit in a backpack, including water or fluids, a charged mobile phone with emergency contacts, food or gels, a headtorch if finishing after 9pm, and a lightweight jacket. All participants are tracked during the event and can be dot watched by others. There is a cut off time of 24 hours. Finishers receive a metal event medal, exclusive Priory merchandise and postfinish food and drinks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.