Ultra Trails - Yorkshire Wolds Ultra
Pocklington, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026
Yorkshire Wolds Ultra : event overview
The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 54 km circular trail that starts and finishes on the edge of Pocklington. The route passes through the villages of Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate and Fridaythorpe and uses quieter trails and valley paths across the Wolds. The course includes about 4,100 ft of climb and an overall time limit of 12 hours.
Navigation and tracking are provided: entrants receive a GPX file, the route is waymarked at key junctions with yellow tape and correx signs, recce routes are available, and live GPS tracking is included as part of the entry fee. There are four indoor checkpoints with toilets and menstrual products, vegan friendly and gluten free nutrition across checkpoints, a water-only station further on the course, and one checkpoint offering hot drinks. A non-returnable drop bag option is available at an indoor checkpoint.
Facilities at the event location include free parking, changing rooms and end-of-race showers. Medical cover and first aid support are provided on the day. Finishers may choose an eco-wooden medal, a wildflower seed medal, or opt out and have trees planted; a technical tee is available as an optional extra. Entrants must be at least 20 years old, dogs are not permitted, and mandatory kit requirements apply. The entry fee contributes to local charities and some local discounts are offered to participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.