Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD)
Grassington, United Kingdom • 18-19 Oct 2025
UTYD / Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales
The Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) is a multi-distance event on Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 October 2025. It is based in Grassington with the start and finish at Grassington Devonshire Institute. The route passes Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike and sections of the Dales Way. The event is self-navigated: a GPX file is provided but the course will not be way marked and map-reading and navigation skills are required. All checkpoints must be visited and each participant carries a live GPS tracker that logs times at checkpoints. Aid stations provide hot and cold food and drinks at several checkpoints and a hot finisher meal is served in the hall. Dogs are not allowed.
Distances and key details
- 100K : 100 km, total ascent 2960 m, minimum age 20, relay option available.
- 50K : 50 km, total ascent 1260 m, open to walkers and runners, minimum age 20.
- 25K : 25 km (course stated as approx 27 km), total ascent 585 m, minimum age 18.
- 100K Relay : Teams of 2–3, legs are 22, 17 and 22 miles, one tracker per team.
Mandatory kit includes a fully waterproof coat and trousers, map and compass, whistle, survival bag, at least 500 kcal emergency food, head torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and reflective outer clothing. The 25k is a fixed route and the GPX must be followed; other distances allow route choice between checkpoints within the event rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.