Endurancelife North York Moors

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55 km Distance

4,050 m Climbing

8.8 Grit · Elite / extreme

54.3976° N, 0.4931° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 74 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~25 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (34mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daylight 10 h 00 m of light

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	34mi	25	Howard Calvert · 04:37:45	Hannah Kate Gray · 07:10:09
2023	34.3mi	49	Anthony T.C. Gerundini · 06:04:59	Scarlet Dale · 05:00:11
2022	34.6mi	49	Matt Milsom · 04:38:58	Fiona Pascall · 05:16:20
2021	34.6mi	51	Mark Burley · 05:06:23	Sarah Lund · 07:02:33
2020	34.6mi	59	Jordan Skelly · 04:42:09	Lisa Marshall · 06:03:22
2019	54.3km	45	Mario Martinez Seron · 05:12:37	Kim Loney · 05:33:19
2018	33.6mi	62	Jeremie Maillard · 04:39:45	Toosie Bawden · 05:24:26
2017	33.6mi	44	Christopher Zair · 05:29:11	Anna Louise Klintman · 05:38:04
2016	33.6mi	26	David Stoneman · 04:48:44	Joanne Walker · 05:54:36
2013	34.3mi	31	Kris Duffy · 05:00:12	Sally Ozanne · 05:14:27

The field shrank 49% between 2023 (49) and 2024 (25). 24% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (34mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail with 4,050 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 74 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 4,050 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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