Yorkshire Wolds Ultra

3rd edition

This event is limited to 200 people and will sell out before the end of January. Sign up now to avoid missing out.

26/07/2025

55 km

12 hours

4,100 ft

4 checkpoints

from £45

ABOUT THE ROUTE

The Yorkshire Wolds Ultra is a 55 km circular route, starting and ending on the edge of Pocklington. It has been designed by us so that you get to discover the best parts of the Wolds. You’ll visit the picturesque villages of Givendale, Bishop Wilton, Kirby Underdale, Thixendale, Huggate and Fridaythorpe.

The route goes through some of the less trodden trails. Those places where the Way’s don’t take you. If you thought you knew the Wolds, think again. You’ll climb up hidden valleys that reward you with incredible views. You’ll run through wild grass meadows. You’ll visit those hidden gems. This course is packed with ascend to keep it interesting from start to finish.

Route INFORMATION

What’s included

  • A tracker is included as part of your entry fee.

    We use Open Tracking, the UK’s Leading Live GPS Tracking, Mapping and Timing Solutions for Sport and Events.

  • Choose from an eco-wooden medal or wildflower seed medal.

    The wildflower seed medal is handmade by EarthRuns using recycled materials. Once you are done celebrating your success, plant it and it’ll grow wildflowers year after year for bees and butterflies to enjoy. Plus, a tree will be planted to mark your achievement.

  • Enjoy a mug of Yorkshire tea (or coffee) and a slab of brownie baked by the residents of Kirby Underdale village.

  • You have the option to purchase a technical tee as an optional extra – and you get to choose from unisex or female fit. Check out the design here.

  • You will receive a waymark post trophy reclaimed from the Wolds if you podium in the female or open class.

  • Stephen Browne, a local photographer will be present to take photos on the day. Photos will be available to download for free from our website during the week after the event.

  • Being charitable is important to us. That's why at least £3 of the entry fee will go towards supporting local charities.

    • The Pocklington Rugby in the Community so that they can increase the number of people of all ages participating in regular social activities and undertake great initiatives to help the local community.

    • The Peoples Pantry, to fight food poverty in Market Weighton, Pocklington and surrounding areas.

    • The Ramblers Charity towards the maintenance of the route and to promote healthy recreational participation in the local community.

  • Julian Hall First Aid Services (JHFAS) will be present for the duration as a first aid responder.

    Refer to our safety page for more information about what we do for your safety.

    • There is a collection point at registration for you drop off any unwanted sports clothing or equipment, including old event tees. These items are then given to PreLoved Sports and resold for charity or donated to other projects.

    • There is a collection point at registration for you drop off any unwanted running books and magazines. We also add our own magazines to the collection. You can take any books or magazines to use for free, even if you have not contributed to it.

    • There is a collection point at registration for you drop off any unwanted medals. These are then sent to RUNR who distribute them to schools, groups and others who can use them to help get kids out and be active.

Event information

    • We provide you with a GPX.

    • In addition to this, we will add yellow tape and large yellow correx signs at key junctions. Please note that these may be moved, damaged, or removed, so please familiarise yourself with the route before the event.

    • We provide recce routes on our website to help you leading up to the event.

    • The route is also available via the tracker link in multiple map types, including OS Maps. You will be able to pinpoint exactly where you are on the route where there is phone signal.

    • Friends and family will also have access to the tracker via the app and desktop version to track your progress. We will also use the tracker to closely monitor you throughout.

    • The cut-off time is based on pace where you would need to cover approximately 3 miles per hour, to help you if you are a beginner and/or you need to do a lot of walking.

    • We do not have cut-off times at checkpoints. However, we will enforce the overall cut-off time.

  • 06:30 - Registration opens

    07:35 - Race brief

    07:40 - Mass walk to start line

    08:00 - Race start

    20:00 – Event cut-off

    • Free parking at registration.

  • Kilnwick Park Ground

    Kilnwick Road

    Pocklington

    YO42 2JF

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    • Free parking on site.

    • Male and female changing room facilities and toilets.

    • Male and female showers at the end.

    • Sanitary products in female toilets.

    • Free hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks at the end.

    • There are toilets at the first 3 checkpoints.

  • Find out all the checkpoint information here

  • All checkpoint food and drink is vegan friendly and gluten free.

    View the checkpoint nutrition

  • We have listed the mandatory kit you must carry with you at all times for your safety. We’ve also listed other items you may want to consider carrying.

    Mandatory kit requirements

  • Your safety is our number one priority. We want to tell you about some of the things we do to keep you safe on event day.

    Safety on the trails

  • This event is open to anyone aged 20 or over on the date the event takes place.

  • You are unable to take part in this event with a dog.

  • You must not run with anyone else, other than fellow registered competitors, who is on foot, in a vehicle or on a bicycle along any part of the route.

    You are only able to receive outside help from spectators and support crew who are stationary at spectator/support crew friendly checkpoints, or at other roadside locations.

  • Parking is on site, and you will be able to access your belongings easily if left in your vehicle. You also have the option of leaving a bag with us that will be available at the finish. This bag is for non-valuable items, such as clothing.

    Please use a sealable bag, such as a rucksack. We will provide a tag for you to write your bib number and attach to your bag, so that we know that the bag belongs to you.

    The bag will be put somewhere out of view. Whilst we will be in attendance all day within proximity, the bag is left at your own risk and therefore it is really important that valuable items are not left in the bag.

  • All the rules can be found here. They are subject to change.

    We will email you the final version 1 week before the event takes place.

  • Up to 4 weeks before the event takes place (up to and including 29/06/2025) you can either:

    • Transfer your place to someone else yourself using the substitute option via SiEntries.

    • Cancel your entry yourself via SiEntries and receive a 90% card refund within 5 working days of cancellation. The difference covers the SiEntries fees that we incur.

    No refund or transfer options are available within 4 weeks of the event taking place under any circumstances.

Female runners

We are proud to be leading the way with female participation at mixed ultra marathon events in the UK. In the first 2 editions of this event:

  • 51% of the start line were women

  • 96% of women who started the event finished

At this event you’ll find female sex changing rooms and toilets at registration. Toilets are available at the first 3 checkpoints and menstrual products at every checkpoint. Read our Female Runners’ and Inclusivity Policy for more information.

first time ultra RUNNERS

If you are looking for your first ultra then you’ll be in great company. In the first 2 editions of this event:

  • 50% of the start line were first time ultra runners

  • 98% of first time ultra runners who started the event finished

You’ll find lots of information on this event page to prepare you. We’ll also send you a final instructions email a week before the event takes place. You can contact us at any time if you have any questions.

PACE

Our finish line flags will still be flying, even if you are the last person to cross the finish line. Run your race at your pace.

  • There is a 12 hour overall cut-off time

  • There are no checkpoint cut-off times

  • The pace needed to complete this event is 21:11 minutes per mile (13:10 minutes per KM)

Use our pace chart to discover how long it could take you to complete this event.

REVIEWS

This was by far the best organised event I have taken part in and I take part in many. What a lovely couple and they clearly love what they do with these events around other day jobs! wow! I travelled 6hr round trip to make this event and it was absolutely worth it! The route was well marked, the catering excellent for coeliac although I am self sufficient, I had choices and they are women inclusive - Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!

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Claire Law, Google Reviews