Ultra Trails - Yorkshire Wolds Ultra

Pocklington, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 55 km circular ultra starting and finishing on the edge of Pocklington in the Yorkshire Wolds. The route visits villages including Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate and Fridaythorpe, and ventures onto lesser-trodden trails through hidden valleys, wild grass meadows, and viewpoints. Designed to be beginner-friendly, it features a generous 12-hour cut-off and an emphasis on pacing over checkpoints. The event includes four indoor checkpoints with vegan and gluten-free nutrition, live OpenTracking GPS tracking, and a GPX route. Finisher perks include eco-wooden or seed medals (or a tree-plant option), tea and cake, photography, and charitable donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

55 km
Yorkshire Wolds Ultra - 55 Km
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