Ultra Trails - Yorkshire Wolds Ultra

Pocklington, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a circular trail event on 25 July 2026, starting and finishing on the edge of Pocklington at Kilnwick Park Ground, Kilnwick Road, YO42 2JF. The course is approximately 54 to 55 km with about 4,100 ft of climb. This is the fourth edition and entries are limited to 200 participants. Entry fees start from £47. The overall event cut-off is 12 hours. Minimum age is 20 on the event date.

Route and support

The route visits the villages of Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate and Fridaythorpe and uses less trodden trails and hidden valleys. Navigation materials provided include a GPX file and a live tracker via OpenTracking; organisers will also place yellow tape and large correx signs at key junctions. There are four indoor checkpoints with toilets; all checkpoint food and drink is vegan friendly and gluten free, and one checkpoint offers hot drinks. A tracker is included with entry. Facilities at registration include free parking, changing rooms and toilets, and showers at the finish. Participants must carry mandatory kit and dogs are not permitted. Podium trophies are reclaimed waymark posts, finishers can choose from an eco-wooden or wildflower seed medal, and free event photography plus tea and cake are provided at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

55 km
Yorkshire Wolds Ultra - 55 Km
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