2026 is the 11th Edition of the original ultra-distance Yorkshire 3 Peaks Ultra

A great day of trail running and remains one of Ranger Ultras' most popular events which regularly sells out. Please don't leave your entry too late. Read on for our excellent value 'extra' course bonus...

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Ultra is an adventure for all ultra-racers, from first timers all the way to elite athletes. The route runs through superb and inspiring North Yorkshire scenery over classic limestone trails. Racers' reviews of race include "The best ultra I've ever raced"   "A instant classic"   "Fantastic experience"   "A gem of a race"

Start and finish is at the Hawes Market House and follows in the footsteps of Roman Legions over the Cam Road before taking the Yorkshire three peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent, returning along the Cam Road. Total distance 70 Km. Total Ascent 2185 metres.

If you complete the 70km by 23:00 on Saturday (14 hours elapsed race time) you have the option to continue onto the +30km (+984metres total ascent) section for free. From Hawes, over Great Shunner Fell, to Thwaite and back to Hawes. Making a total of 100km. Runners have until 09:00 Sunday (24 hours elapsed race time) to complete with a Grand Slam qualifying time. The 100km Yorkshire 3 Peaks Ultra counts towards to Ranger Ultras 2023 Grand Slam Series.

The course is run over established trails, with generous cut off times. There will be Ranger Safety Team support at HQ, road head and hill top locations. Water, soft drinks, sweet & savoury snacks will be provided at road heads. Indoor hall resting is available on Saturday night for finishing racers (bring sleeping bag and mat if required). There is a tasty dinner and hot drinks for all racers at the finish and breakfast on Sunday morning.  Racers finishers medals and place categories.

Course notes and GPX file will be regularly emailed to all entries in the build up to the race.

ITINERARY

Friday 18th September

18:00 to 21:00 - Race registration & kit check at HQ Hawes Market House

Saturday 19th September

07:00 - Race registration continues & kit check for morning arrivals at HQ Hawes Market House

08:45 - Pre Race safety briefing

09:00 - Race start

Sunday 20st September

07:00 to 10:00 - Racers' breakfast at HQ

03:00 - Race finish 70km

09:00 - Race finish 100km

Entries limited to 120

WHATS INCLUDED

• Ranger Safety Team Support at HQ, Road head and Hill Top locations.
• On course water stops with snacks and hot soup
• Navigation course notes (available to view on race web page)
• GPX file (emailed to entered participants)
• Indoor hall floor resting space: Saturday night for early finishers and Early hours of Saturday morning. (Bring your sleeping mat and sleeping bag if required).
• Tea/Coffee/ Soft drinks and hot food for all racers returning to HQ Sunday morning breakfast for all racers at
• HQ
• Finishers Eco-Coaster Medals (A Ranger Ultras original concept)
• Places for 1st Male and 1st Female, 70km & 100km fastest racers at the finish line
• Full race fastest racer 70km & 100km in age categories 20-49 and over 50’s

THE KIT

• Backpack
• Waterproof jacket with hood or additional head covering
• Insulating Hat and Gloves/Mitts.
• Warm layers appropriate for the weather conditions, minimum is long sleeved fleece
• Appropriate footwear for mountain/fell running.
• Hard copy Ordinance Survey type map/s covering the Race Distance (eg: OS Explorer 1:25,000 OL2 for 70km / OL30 for +30km) (note: paper print outs must be waterproofed, either laminated or in waterproof map case)
• Navigation Compass. (note: a mobile phone app or watch compass is not an acceptable alternative to base plate navigation compass)
• Head torch and spare batteries
  • Battery powered head torch with spare batteries carried.
  • Rechargeable head torch with a spare rechargeable battery
  • Rechargeable head torch with a separate power bank – the head torch must still be functional while charging.
  • Rechargeable head torch with a second back up head torch.
  • Note: A mobile phone torch does not count as a primary or back up and will fail kit check.
• Whistle
• Emergency bivvy bag, foil or polythene survival bag. (note: foil blanket is not acceptable)
• Sufficient fluids and hill food to sustain you for the race.
• First aid / blister kit plus personal meds.
• Mobile Phone (fully charged). Standard UK network SIM cards only. Definitely not Manx SIM
• Litter bag to put all rubbish generated by yourself (you can empty rubbish bags at road checkpoints or HQ)
• Optional: Waterproof over trousers
• Optional: GPS
• Optional: Poles
• Optional: Unbreakable mug – for soup and hot drinks on the course
• Optional: HQ bag with roll mat and Sleeping bag.

This is a minimum compulsory kit list, applicable to all competitors. Participants should pre-review the forecast weather conditions add such items as necessary to keep warm, dry, fed and hydrated whilst on the trail.

For runners wishing to rest on Race HQ hall floor after finishing on Saturday night, don’t forget your sleeping bag, sleeping bag, comfortable clothes and clean footwear for after the race. Of course, you don’t need to bring these if you’re heading straight home or staying elsewhere. Please note, there are no showers at Race HQ. There are several B&Bs in Hawes if you prefer some additional comfort.

More race details on http://rangerultras.co.uk/index.php/y3p-ultra/

* Please read the race cancellation / partial refund options: These are as generous as we can make them while continuing to sustainably offer you the best combination of great value and financially accessible trail running.

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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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