Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100Km Ultra

Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra 2026

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Ultra is a trail ultramarathon based in Hawes, North Yorkshire. The route follows the Cam Road and takes the three peaks Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent, returning along the Cam Road. The primary route covers 70 km with 2185 metres total ascent. Runners who complete the 70 km within 14 hours may continue onto an optional additional 30 km section, adding 984 metres for a total of 100 km; participants have up to 24 hours elapsed race time to complete the full 100 km. The 100 km option counts towards the Ranger Ultras 2023 Grand Slam Series.

Distances:

• 70 km 2185 metres ascent
• 100 km 70 km plus 30 km, 984 metres additional ascent

The course is run on established limestone trails with on-course support from the Ranger Safety Team at HQ, road heads and hill top locations. Road-heads provide water, soft drinks and sweet and savoury snacks. Indoor hall floor resting is available for finishers on Saturday night; racers are advised to bring a sleeping mat and sleeping bag. Finishers receive eco-coaster medals and there are place and age-category awards.

A minimum compulsory kit list applies and will be checked. Required items include a backpack, waterproof jacket with hood, insulating hat and gloves, warm layers, appropriate mountain running footwear, hard-copy map and baseplate compass (mobile app compass not acceptable), head torch with spare batteries or backup, whistle, emergency bivvy bag, sufficient food and fluids, first aid and personal medication, a fully charged mobile phone with a standard UK SIM, and a litter bag. Course notes and a GPX file will be emailed to entered participants. Entries are limited to 100 and the minimum age is 20 or older. Entry fees are £68 affiliated and £70 unaffiliated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.