Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD)

Grassington, United Kingdom • 17 Oct 2026

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD), Grassington, 17 October 2026

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales is a series of self navigated trail events organised by Due North Events, based at the Grassington Devonshire Institute in Grassington, BD23 5AA. The events take place on fixed and optional routes across the Yorkshire Dales and are open to runners and walkers. Participants follow supplied GPX tracks; routes are not way marked and the event has few marshals, so map reading and navigation experience is required.

Distances offered in this event series include:

  • 25k - Total ascent 585 m. Fixed route, GPX must be followed, route not way marked.
  • 50k - Total ascent 1260 m. Route options between checkpoints, GPX provided.
  • 100k - GPX provided, route options between checkpoints.

Services listed for entries include live tracking and timing, aid stations with food and drinks, a finisher meal, and a UTYD gift. Minimum ages vary by distance, for example the 25k minimum age is 18 and the 50k minimum age is 20. Entry fees, cut off times at checkpoints, and rules on route choices are set per distance. The organiser provides event terms, cancellation policy, and an optional purchase for refund cover. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
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