Wold Rangers Way Ultra

Timetable

• 06:30 | Registration opens 
• 07:40 | Race brief 
• 07:50 | Mass walk to start line 
• 08:00 | Race start 
• 22:00 | Event cut-off

Kit list

Mandatory

• Running bag/rucksack to carry essentials
• Race number with ICE details
• Waterproof jacket with taped seems
• Whistle
• Emergency blanket or survival bag (foil)
• Fully charged mobile phone with Race Director number stored
• 500ml of water or energy drink
• Energy bar/gel
• Paper copy of the route (provided)
• Gloves
• Hat/buff
• Fixed torch (head or chest)
• Cup if you are wanting coca cola at checkpoints (cups not provided)

Highly recommended

• Download what3Words app on mobile phone
• GPX route uploaded on mobile phone or smart watch
• Hand sanitiser
• Battery pack and charger wire(s)
• High visibility clothing
• Method of payment

Event HQ

Driffield Community Centre
Mill Street
Driffield
East Yorkshire
YO25 6TR
UK

Free parking

Eastgate Car Park, Galloway Lane, Driffield, YO25 6QH 

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Paid parking

Providence Place, Driffield, YO25 6QJ  

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Route description

The Wolds Rangers Way Ultra follows the Wold Rangers Way and is a 44 mile circular waymarked route through the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds, starting and ending on the edge of Driffield.

The terrain is vast farmland, chalkland and dry valleys through mostly green lanes and bridleways.

Picturesque villages

You’ll visit the picturesque villages of Little Driffield, Huggate, Fridaythorpe, Thixendale and Fimber.

Nine fine Dales

You get to run through Nettle Dale, Pasture Dale, Horse Dale, Holm Dale, Brubber Dale, Thixen Dale, Water Dale, Court Dale and finally Wharram Percy Wold.

Route map

Navigation

You're provided with a map, tracker and GPX. There are also flags and signs. It'd be tough to get lost!

• You are provided with a GPX and printed route map booklet
• The route is mostly waymarked
• There will be blue ground flags and large yellow correx signs at key junctions  
• There are recce routes on the 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, family and officials have access to the tracker app / desktop version to track your progress

Cut off time

14 hours. If you can cover 3 miles per hour, you're in.

Run your pace without checkpoint cut-offs. There's a generous 14 hour overall cut-off time which will be enforced.

The cut-off time is based on a 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.

Checkpoints

• 4 checkpoints fully stocked with vegan friendly and gluten free nutrition
• 2 checkpoints will be indoors with toilet facilities. Hot tea and coffee will also be available at one of the checkpoints
• The option of a non-returnable food drop-bag at one of the indoor checkpoints

Cups are not provided at checkpoints so please bring your own.

Included

• Live tracking and timing
• Finishers medal - choose between an eco-wooden medal or wildflower seed medal
• Free event photography
• Mass walk to the start line
• Hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks at the end
• Charity donation
• 10% discount at the event's online shop
• 10% discount at Athletica services
• 10% discount at Field House Campsite
• 15% discount off Mountain Fuel products

Optional extra

• Technical tee – unisex / female fit £13

Eco-medals

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.

Prizes

• Waymark post trophy reclaimed from the Wolds if you podium in the male or female category
• £30 Discover Driffield Gift Vouchers

Charity donation

Being charitable is important to this event. That's why at least £2.50 of the entry fee will go towards supporting local charities. There will also be an additional donation to a local charity for each volunteer that helps on the day. 

The Wold Rangers Way Charity towards the maintenance of the route and to promote healthy recreational participation in the local community. 

The Driffield Food Bank, to help those in need. Plus, they'll receive unused checkpoint food that is suitable. £5 will be donated to Driffield Food Bank for each volunteer that helps on the day. 

A donation will be made to the Driffield Men in Sheds charity to say thank you for making the winner trophies.

Entry fees

This was my first ultra-marathon and it was a great experience overall. The event was well organised from the information we received before the run about nutrition, route directions etc to the race day running very smoothly. The event organisers were very responsive upon my several emails whenever I had questions about the event. The Yorkshire countryside was a pleasure to run through although it was deceivingly hilly. I would highly recommend this ultra-marathon to anyone. Gregory Sayle

Recently took part in the Wold Rangers Way Ultra and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my first ultra so wasn’t sure what to expect but the organisation of the event was first class. Ryan Gaughan

Ran the second (2023) Wold's Ranger's Way Ultra. Great organisation, friendly supportive atmosphere, lovely route, highly recommend. Nick Summerton

A beautiful route, a nice level of challenge and a very friendly atomsphere. The organisation and pre-race info was top class, impressive for a first race. Looking forward to running some more in the future! Neil Musgrove

Ran the first Wold Rangers Way Ultra, Grant and Mel organised a great race in the lovely Yorkshire Wolds with a great eye for detail and inclusivity. Will definitely run races with them again. Jonny Gill