Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100Km Ultra

Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra 2026

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Ultra is an established trail running event based in Hawes, North Yorkshire. The route follows classic limestone trails and visits the three peaks Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent, with the start and finish at Hawes Market House. The main course covers 70 km with 2185 metres of ascent. Participants who complete the 70 km within the allowed elapsed time may continue onto an additional 30 km section via Great Shunner Fell, making a 100 km total with an extra 984 metres of ascent.

Distances:

• 70 km ultra: Whernside, Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent; total ascent 2185 m
• 100 km option: continues +30 km via Great Shunner Fell; extra ascent +984 m

The event runs on established trails with generous cut off times and Ranger Safety Team support at HQ, road head and hill top locations. Road head stops provide water, soft drinks and sweet and savoury snacks; hot soup is also offered on course. Indoor hall floor resting space is available on Saturday night for early finishers; racers are advised to bring a sleeping bag and mat. A finishers eco-coaster medal and place categories are awarded, and dinner for racers at the finish plus a Sunday morning breakfast are provided.

Entries are limited to 100 and the minimum age is 20. Course notes and a GPX file are emailed to entrants. A compulsory minimum kit list is enforced, including a navigation compass and powered head torch with spare batteries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.