Wooden sign with a cartoon fish-headed character running and text that reads "Esk Valley Way Ultra."

01/08/2026

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Finally, it’s here!

The ultra we’ve been promising since day one. The full Esk Valley Way, from source to sea!

Starting in Castleton, you’ll tackle a 15-mile loop before tracing the Esk River all the way to the coast. By the time you reach the finish, the only way forward is into the North Sea itself. Depending on the weather, that final plunge might feel like a blessing.

Expect checkpoints throughout, tons of local support, and a community that treats this race like their own. It’s our backyard and by the end, it’ll feel like yours too.

Buses will collect runners from the finish in the morning and bring you to registration, so admin stays minimal.

The Esk Valley train line runs all day into the evening so there is options to get to and from the start/finish from any village along the way if needed. Meaning anyone attempting the ultra has multiple safety nets to get them back if they wanted, perfect if this is your first!

This one’s been brewing for years. Now it’s real.

Get ready! It’s one to be excited for.

Entry includes:

  • Medals for all finishers

  • Bespoke trophy for M/F podium finishers

  • £100 lets run voucher for 1st M/F

  • Soft drinks & food at checkpoints

  • Tea/coffee and cake at the start and finish

  • Optional T-Shirt (choose during entry)

A wooden gate opening to a dirt path in a rural landscape with rolling green hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
A scenic view of rolling green hills and valleys with purple and yellow wildflowers, under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.
Two sheep with black and white faces and curved horns standing on green grass.
A landscape of rolling green hills with a dirt path leading to a hilltop, white rocks scattered along the path, and a wooden torch sculpture on the hilltop, watching a vibrant sunset with colorful clouds and the sun low on the horizon.
A green welcome sign for Glaisdale, a northern village of the year 2002, with a trail leading to a small stone well or structure and a wooden board with directional arrows, set in a wooded area with trees and moss.
An old stone bridge arching over a river with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Wooden trail signpost with directions to Egton Bridge and other locations, next to a leafless tree and greenery.
A winding forest trail with stone steps surrounded by green trees and foliage.
A steam train passing under a large brick arch bridge over a river surrounded by greenery.
View of a staircase descending towards a coastal village with houses, a harbor, and the ocean, illuminated by streetlights during sunset or dusk.

    • We provide you with a GPX of the route along side the Strava information as above.

    • Marker tape will be placed where needed. The route follows the Esk Valley Way signs and needs minimal navigation however please familiarise yourself with the route.

    • The route is also available via the tracker system.

    • Friends and family will be able to see where on the route you are using this link.

    • Bus pick up 06:30

    • Location - The Co-op Whitby

    • Arrival in Castleton 07:00

    • Trains run to and from Castleton and Whitby throughout the day visiting every village you pass through and are direct. Timetable

    • The last train leaves Whitby at 22:23 and arrives in Castleton at 23:05.

  • 06:30 Registration opens

    07:45 Race brief

    08:00 Race start

    22:00 Race cut off

    • If you are taking the bus parking can be found in many locations in Whitby. We recommend parking around the back of the Co-op or Whitby leisure center, both of these are a short walk from the finish line

    • If you are parking at the start in Castleton you will be guided onto the grass area outside the cricket pitch and along the verge that follows the road out of the village.

    • Toilets

    • Free hot drinks

    • Free parking

    • Multiple first aiders will be available on the day.

    • First aid kits at checkpoints

    • Trackers - These help us keep an eye on where you are, If we see you go off route we will phone you and guide you back on course.

    • Retirement - If you decide you want to retire from the race you have a couple of options. You can phone the directors number and we will arrange someone to come collect you from where you are. Or if you can make it to the nearest village, check the train times and there may be a train available to take you back to the start or to the finish. Most villages have a cafe to rest at too.

    • If you make your way back to the start please leave your tracker in the box provided if no one is available to receive it. (This will be made clear during the race brief)

    • Waterproof jacket with taped seams

    • Hats and gloves (buff allowed)

    • Capacity to carry 500ml fluid

    • Fully charged phone with race director's number 07500 285510

    • Survival bag

    • Whistle

    • There are toilets at registration and along the route you will find public toilets in almost every village you pass through, these are free to use and clean as far as public toilets go!

    • The indoor checkpoint will have toilet facilities.

    • The only toilet you need to pay for is at the finish line, there is a public facility at the pier, this is charged unfortunately but accepts contactless payment. Please accept our apologies for this, we are restricted to what we can have due to the location of the finish line.

  • Unfortunately for this event dogs are not allowed. This is due to the amount of livestock in the early stages of the race. There is also a farm you will pass through that seems to keep the UK’s allocation of Peacocks!

  • Up to 4 weeks before the event takes place (01/07/2026)

    • Cancel your entry via SiEntries and receive a 90% card refund . The difference covers the SiEntries fees that we incur.

    • Sell your entry via SiEntries and receive a 90% card refund