Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100Km Ultra

Hawes, United Kingdom • 19-20 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is scheduled for 19–20 September 2026 in North Yorkshire. This is the 11th edition of the event, organised by Rangers Expeditions & Ultras and based at Hawes Market House. Entries open 15 September 2025 and close 11 September 2026. Entry fees are listed as £68 (affiliated) and £70 (unaffiliated). The minimum age is 20 and entries are limited to 120 participants. The event had 17 participants registered at the time of the listing.

Course and format

The main route is 70 km with a total ascent of 2,185 metres. The course follows established trails including the Cam Road and the Yorkshire three peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. Runners who complete the 70 km within 14 hours elapsed race time may continue onto an additional +30 km section (additional ascent +984 metres) to make a 100 km total. The 100 km option counts towards the Ranger Ultras 2023 Grand Slam Series and has a 24-hour elapsed race time completion requirement for Grand Slam qualification.

Support, services and compulsory kit

The event provides Ranger Safety Team support at HQ, road heads and hill-top locations, on-course water stops with snacks and hot soup, GPX file and course notes, indoor hall resting space for early finishers, finishers medals and awards by category. Compulsory minimum kit includes a backpack; waterproof jacket with hood; warm layers; appropriate mountain/fell running footwear; a paper map covering the route and a baseplate navigation compass; head torch with spare batteries or an approved backup; whistle; emergency bivvy bag; sufficient food and fluids; first-aid and personal medication; fully charged mobile phone; and a litter bag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100km
70 km
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