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Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD)

Grassington, United Kingdom • 17 Oct 2026

Event Overview

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) takes place on October 17, 2026, starting in Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales. The event is open to walkers and runners aged 20 or older.

Distances

The event offers three distances:

  • 25k
  • 50k (with 1260m of total ascent)
  • 100k

Route

The route passes through areas including Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike, and sections of the Dales Way. It goes through Quant Dales villages and finishes along the Dales Way back to Grassington. The terrain includes runnable trails, boggy moorland, and hill climbs.

Participation Requirements

This is a self-navigated event with no way markers and few marshals. Participants must have map reading, navigation skills, and experience on the fells. The 25k distance has a fixed route, while the 50k and 100k allow route choice between checkpoints within event rules.

What's Included

Each entry includes a route GPX file, live tracking and timing, aid stations with hot and cold food and drinks, a finisher meal, and an event gift.

Entry Fees

Entry fees are £60 for UKA members and £62 for non-members. Entries open on October 13, 2025, and close on October 2, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Grassington

Race information

Registration
50 km
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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