Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100Km Ultra

Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra 2026

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Ultra is the 11th edition of an established trail ultra that takes place in North Yorkshire on 19–20 September 2026. The event starts and finishes at Hawes Market House and follows the Cam Road, taking in the three peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent over classic limestone trails. The main route covers 70 km with a total ascent of 2185 metres.

There is an optional extension that adds roughly 30 km and +984 metres ascent, creating a 100 km route for participants who reach the 70 km checkpoint within the event's permitted elapsed time. The 100 km option counts towards the Ranger Ultras Grand Slam Series.

The course is run on established trails with generous cut off times. Ranger Safety Team support is provided at race headquarters, road heads and hill top locations. Water, soft drinks and sweet and savoury snacks are available at road heads. Indoor hall floor resting is available for overnight arrivals and finishing racers; a finishers dinner, hot drinks and Sunday breakfast are also provided. Course notes and a GPX file are emailed to entrants in the lead up to the race.

Entries are limited to 100 and the minimum age is 20. Compulsory kit includes a backpack, waterproof jacket with hood, insulating hat and gloves, warm layers, appropriate mountain/fell footwear, paper OS type maps and a baseplate navigation compass, a primary head torch with backup, whistle, emergency bivvy bag, sufficient fluids and food, a first aid/blister kit and a charged mobile phone with a UK network SIM. Optional items include over trousers, GPS, poles, an unbreakable mug and sleeping mat or sleeping bag for hall resting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.