Lyke Wake Challenge

Race completed

64 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

3.2 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 64 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.2 as a floor, not a verdict.

54.3685° N, 1.2994° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~134 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2019 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 53 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 129 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2019	40mi	134	James Hauxwell · 05:34:00	Nikola Carr · 07:03:00
2018	40mi	96	Jayson Cayvill · 05:54:00	Nikola Carr · 07:40:00

The field grew 40% between 2018 (96) and 2019 (134). 39% of the 2019 field were women.

DUV results for the 2019 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 64 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 64 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 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

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Overview

The Lyke Wake Challenge was a 64 km trail race based out of Osmotherley in the United Kingdom, organised by Quakers Running Club.

With a field size bigger than 81% of 50mi peers and smaller than 19% across 677 comparable events, participants shared the course with a denser pack of runners than most ultras in this category see. That larger mid-pack presence came at an entry fee of £30-32 across its 2 recorded editions between 2018 and 2019, providing a well-attended route without the high registration costs common to peer distances.

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