Pennine Barrier Ultra 50
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Pennine Barrier Ultra 50
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£107 - £109
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Make unforgettable memories and conquer this incredible ultra taking in Yorkshire's Three Peaks. Experience 50 miles of picturesque countryside, trails and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Challenge yourself with a new adventure, or use the race to earn UTMB mountain points.
50 Miles
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Sat, May 3, 2025
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Malham, United Kingdom
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Location
5 Cove Rd, Malham, Skipton BD23 4DH, UK
Start times
Saturday, May 3, 2025
50 Miles: 6:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Pennine Barrier Ultra 50
50 Miles
50mi
£107 - £109
Route information
Distance 50 miles
Elevation Undulating (2,593m of ascent)
Terrain Trail
Beginning in the spectacularly scenic village of Malham, this route takes runners through Malham Cove, the Dry Valley of Watlowes, past the glacial lake of Malham Tarn, Fountains Fall, Janet's Foss and the incredible peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Runners will get to experience the stunning countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park as they climb awe-inspiring peaks and take in the amazing views at the top.
Full event details can be found on our dedicated race page here
What's included
- Finishers Pennine Barrier Ultra Medal. Gold, Silver & Bronze depending on finishing position
- Bespoke trophies for top 3 male and female finishers
- Support stations stocked with water, refreshments & snacks
- First Aid / Medical cover
- Live Online GPS Tracking
- Official race photos
- Checkpoint support
- Optional finisher t-shirt (added fee)
How to get there
5 Cove Rd, Malham, Skipton BD23 4DH, UK
Get full directionsBy Car
Malham is accessible via the A65 between Skipton and Settle. It is a 1 hour, 18 minute drive from Leeds via the A65 and A660.
Parking
Parking can be difficult in Malham as it is a popular destination, so there will be free designated event parking at the Malham Showfield. Participants can arrive and use this parking anytime from 16:00 on the Friday before the race.
By Public Transport
The closest train station to the race start is in Hellifield, which has regular services to Carlisle, Leeds and Morecambe. Malham can be reached from Hellifield Station by taking a 580 bus followed by a 211 bus.
Camping
There is no camping allowed on site. However, the local campsites of Riverside Campsite and Gordale Scar Campsite, which are located near the start/finish of the event, can be used.
Event day logistics
Race registration:
Friday
17:30 - 21:00 Registration: Bib number collection
Saturday
04:15 Registration opens: GB race tracker and bib number collection
05:30 Registration closes: GB race tracker and bib number collection
Race timings:
06:00 Race start
00:00 Finish cut-off
Qualifying Criteria
At least 20 years old + at the time of the race.
In good health.
Must have run at least a marathon distance event prior to the event. This can be for an event not yet taken place but that will be successfully completed prior to the Pennine Barrier 50 Ultra.
Checkpoints
There are 5 checkpoints on this course, each will have drinks, fruit, and plenty of carbohydrate snacks for all participants to have. Tailwind in Mandarin Orange flavour will be available at each checkpoint. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available.
Spectator Info
Spectators are welcome at the start / finish venue and at certain locations along the course.
Support Crews
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At checkpoint locations, no more than two Support Crew members supporting an individual runner are permitted at a checkpoint at any one time. These must not impede the Event team nor other runners.
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Support crews must not take the food nor drink from the checkpoint except for their runner unless given permission to do so.
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Support Crews must respect instructions given by Event Staff. Failure to do so will result in the Support crew being asked to leave the checkpoint and will result in YOUR disqualification.
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No dogs are permitted at checkpoints
Please see our dedicated race page on our website here for full details.
FAQs
Do I have to pay for parking at the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 Mile?
No, there will be a designated free event parking available at Malham show field.
What food will there be at the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 Mile?
There are 5 checkpoints on this course, each will have drinks, fruit, and plenty of carbohydrate snacks for all participants to have. Vegetarian and vegan options will also be available. Tailwind in Mandarin Orange flavour will also be available at each checkpoint.
How old do I have to be to enter the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 Mile?
Entrants must be 20 years of age or older to participate.
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