Hawes, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent Ultra 50km

Race completed

50 km Distance

1,280 m Climbing

4.4 Grit · Challenging

54.3041° N, 2.1965° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 26 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 9 hours 10:48 min/km average. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1055 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~28 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 32 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 284 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	50km	28	Stephen Kirk · 05:13:15	Esther Everitt · 05:13:15
2021	50km	55	Orran Smith · 04:28:02	Sarah Armstrong · 05:59:02
2020	50km	44	Stephen Kirk · 04:52:42	Samantha Willis · 05:40:56
2019	50km	13	Stephen Kirk · 05:02:30	Claire Baker · 06:21:00
2018	50km	22	Ramzi Sidani · 05:11:00	Janet Scotchford · 07:10:00

The field shrank 49% between 2021 (55) and 2023 (28). 43% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (50km) — 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,280 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,280 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 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

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

All gear guides →

Overview

Organised by Ranger Ultras out of Hawes in the United Kingdom, the race featured 1280 metres of total ascent across its 50-kilometre trail route. That profile averages 25.6 metres of climb per kilometre, combining continuous climbing with a 9-hour time limit that allowed runners an average pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometre.

This cut-off was tighter than 65% of 50k races and more generous than 35%, leaving less leeway for sustained slowdowns on the climbs. With 28 finishers in the 2023 edition, the race drew a compact turnout that made it smaller than 58% of 50k fields and bigger than 41%.

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