Ultra Trails - Yorkshire Wolds Ultra

Pocklington, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 54 km circular trail run on the edge of Pocklington, UK, taking place on 25 July 2026. The course has approximately 4,100 ft of climb and an overall time limit of 12 hours. Entry fees start from £47 and the event has an entry limit of 200 participants. The event 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 valley climbs. Navigation support includes a provided GPX, yellow tape and large correx signs at key junctions, and recce routes published beforehand. Premium OpenTracking live GPS tracking with splits is included.

There are four indoor checkpoints with toilets; checkpoint catering is vegan friendly and gluten free. One indoor checkpoint accepts drop bags and one checkpoint will provide hot drinks. First aid cover is provided on the course. Free parking is available at registration and there are changing rooms and showers at the finish.

Finishers may choose an eco-wooden medal, a wildflower seed medal, or opt out and have trees planted instead. Podium prizes include a reclaimed waymark post trophy for female and open class winners. A portion of the entry fee is donated to local charities, with a stated allocation of £1 each to local community causes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

54 km
Yorkshire Wolds Ultra - 54 Km
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