Sat 28 Mar - Wed 1 Apr 2026 Saint Bees, Cumbria, UK

The Northern Traverse

A 300km ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay.

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  • Sat 28 Mar - Wed 1 Apr 2026
St Bees School, Saint Bees
The Northern Traverse

09:00

Age 18 & over

£699-£799

  • 300 km multi terrain running

Event overview

The route traverses the north of England from the west coast to the east coast through three National Parks; The Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales, and The North York Moors. Taking in iconic mountains, valleys, moors and ~6,500m of ascent, the Northern Traverse is one of the most spectacular ultra races in the world.

Event details

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Superfit

Route

  • Check points
  • First aid
  • Sleeping facilities

Location

  • Bag transfer
  • Coast
  • Toilets

What's included

  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • T-shirt

Sustainability

  • Trees not tees

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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