Ultra Trails - Yorkshire Wolds Ultra

Yorkshire Wolds Ultra

The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 54 km circular trail that starts and finishes on the edge of Pocklington, with the event base at Kilnwick Park Ground. The course totals about 4,100 ft of climb and has an overall finish cut off of 12 hours. There are four checkpoints on route that include toilet facilities.

Runners follow a route that visits the villages of Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate and Fridaythorpe. The course uses less trodden trails, valleys and grass meadows and includes sustained ascent across the Wolds. In the first three editions almost half of the start line were first time ultra runners.

Navigation and tracking are provided; a GPX route is supplied and the organiser adds yellow tape and large yellow correx signs at key junctions. Premium OpenTracking GPS live tracking is included so participants and their supporters can view progress on multiple map types.

Support and facilities include first aid cover, four indoor checkpoints stocked with vegan friendly and gluten free food, one checkpoint offering hot drinks, the option of a non returnable drop bag at one indoor checkpoint and phone charging at checkpoint three. At the base there are changing rooms, toilets and showers, free parking and complimentary tea or coffee and cake at the finish.

Entry fees contribute to local charities. The event is open to people aged 20 or over on the day. Dogs are not permitted and outside assistance is limited to stationary spectators or support crew at designated locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.