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Back for the second year, Summits of the North York Moors Ultra is a foot race over a circular route of around 120 miles, taking in the 10 highest hills within the North York Moors National Park. The route passes ancient burial sites, medieval boundary stones, ancient crosses and Bronze Age earthworks. You will follow portions of the Cleveland Way, Esk Valley Walk and Lyke Wake Walk long distance paths. Your journey will be one filled with expansive views in all directions, over clearly defined tracks and trods that will keep you trotting as you ascend and descend the hills of the North York Moors, your constant companions from the first to the last mile.

You will become immersed in a landscape that would still be familiar to our ancestors from as far back as the Stone Age, you will run over ancient trods and tracks that have been used by Bronze Age tribes, Celts, Viking raiders, medieval Lady's knights and priests.

You will pass burial mounds and ancient crosses all symbolising the constant habitation of this moorland landscape, which was formed millions of years ago, before being sculpted into its present form by glacial activity 30,000 years ago.

Take a journey through time on an unforgettable 120 mile run that will bring you highs, lows, breathtaking views and memories that will last a lifetime as you push yourself beyond the comfort zone...

There will be a warm SilverBackTrails welcome at all the checkpoint locations for each participant, regardless of whether it is your first or hundredth 100 milers.

Circa 120 miles and 16,000 ft of elevation. Over one of the most iconic, beautiful, and ancient landscapes the United Kingdom has to offer.

The race will start and finish at the village hall in the beautiful village of Goathland. For many years the setting for the much loved Police drama Heartbeat.

Event start 07:30 on Saturday 4th July. All participants to be finished by 18:30 on Sunday the 5th of July. Registration will be from 06:30 on Saturday the 4th of July.

Indoor Check Points at circa 40 and 80 miles. There will be several other CP locations along the route which will supply water, pop and nibbles along with the usual checkpoint fare.

All entrants will receive a tracker and GPX of the route, there is also likely to be recce runs before the event. TBC

One medium size drop bag per participant will be taken to the indoor CP locations.

Entrants will be allowed to have a support crew of a maximum of 3 people and one vehicle.

Support crews may only assist runners at designated checkpoint locations, which will be identified before the event. There is to be no outside assistance from crews or other members of the public outside of the designated checkpoints. Contravention of this will result in the runner’s disqualification.

The only exceptions to this are when support crews are extracting a runner in an emergency or DNF (Did not finish) situation.

At the indoor checkpoints, circa 40 and 80 miles, there will be access to hot water, tea/ coffee, pop, various food options, including Super Noodles, Pot Noodles, jacket potatoes, and some vegan and gluten free options.

Participants will also be able to have a nap should it be required; however, the clock will be ticking.

Pacers/ support runners are not allowed, however you may enter and run with a friend, relative or another runner within the race if you wish to do so.

No sticks or headphones. 

No caching of equipment or food beforehand.

You may use shops, public houses etc to re stock on water or food, if you come across them...

Time allowed 35 hrs, and all participants must have left the final indoor CP at circa 80 miles within 22hrs.

All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a certificate, option to purchase a T-shirt

There will be hot food and drinks at the finish. Including vegan and vegetarian options.

Within Goathland there are plenty of hotels and B&Bs, the village was used as the fictional Aidensfield in the popular 50/60s Police drama Heartbeat. It still retains many of the locations used in filming including Scripps Garage and the Aidensfield Arms.

If you would like to park at the village hall on the Friday night before the race please let me know when you enter the race and this can be arranged. Please do not rock up in Bessy or Bertie the campervan and expect to park at the village hall without prior notice.

All participants must carry the following kit as a bare minimum; there will be a kit check.

Hat / Gloves.

Waterproof jacket /bottoms.

spare thermal top/ jacket.

Emergency Bivvy bag.

capacity to carry 2 litres of water.

Emergency food at least 250g

Head torch and spare batteries or torch.

Charged mobile phone, with charging bank and leads.

Mobile phone must have OS Locate and What3Words loaded onto it.

Map of North York Moors OSL 26 /27 or Harvey’s North Yorkshire Moors map.

Working compass.

Maximum of 70 participants.

Event organised by SilverBackTrails, Beyond the Comfort Zone...

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Event organised by SilverBack Trails , Beyond the Comfort Zone..

Contact Adrian Martin [email protected]

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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

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