EIGHT STATIONS ULTRA

The Eight Stations Ultra is an absolutely stunning trail running event, on mixed terrain. The event is also suitable for quick walkers.

There is 3322 ft of elevation over the 50K, mainly undulating.

Sunday 11th July 2027

Registration 06.30 - 08.20 at Ryedale Sports Centre, Pickering

Pickering to Whitby - finishing in Whitby Leisure Centre

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Race Briefing 08:50

Race Start 09:00

Cut-off time in Whitby 22.00

£67 Standard Entry, or £65 Affiliate

Optional finishers tee - £10

Coach from Whitby (finish) to Pickering (start) will leave at 6.30am, and can be booked via Si Entries for an additional £22.

Entrance fee includes a finishers medal, water, and snacks, and the happy faces of two of the most excited race directors you could ever wish to see!

Trophies for 1st male, 1st female, 1st non-binary, 1st FV50, 60 & 70, and 1st MV50, 60 & 70.

We are proudly working with Trees Not Tees to give you the option of planting a tree instead of taking a tee. You’ll also have the option of paying to plant a tree as well as having a finishers t-shrt.

CLICK to download our risk assessment

Bookings may be transferred to another runner, providing this is done 4 weeks before the event. This can be done via our booking partner, Si Entries.

We do not offer refunds under any circumstances. You may choose to protect your booking with XCover when you first sign up.

Deferrals and transfers may be possible once the event is full, and up until the closing date of Saturday 19th June. You can only defer your entry once.

Please contact us to discuss.

Will we received a race pack email?

We will be emailing final details two weeks before the race, along with a printable route map and description which will include details of the checkpoints. Kit List available to downloadHERE

Do you have a cutoff time?

Yes, we are allowing 13 hours to complete the course. We will have tail runners to support you to the finish.

Are dogs allowed?

Due to the agricultural nature of the route we are not allowing dogs on the course.

Are walkers allowed?

Yes, absolutely. Cath and Tim, your happy team of organisers both started off as walkers, and remain very keen walkers. As long as you’re able to complete the course in under 13 hours you are welcome to walk the route.

How old do you have to be to enter?

We are accepting runners over the age of 20

Will there be check points along the route?

Yes, there will be FIVE marshaled check points with water available, along with snacks such as flapjack, sweets, and vegan sausage rolls. Excellent gluten free alternatives at each checkpoint too.

Are you putting on transport to the start?

We have organised coaches from Whitby to the start of the route in Pickering. A place on the coach is available to book on Si Entries for an additional cost. Coach will depart where the event ends - Whitby Leisure Centre, West Cliff Avenue, Whitby. YO21 3HT

Do you have insurance and first aid?

Yes we do! First aid will be available on the day if needed.

Can I bring supporters?

Spectators are not permitted at check points due to parking restrictions, but may meet you anywhere else along the route!

Cath & Tim first met as children in 1991, so we go back a long way!

Tim is a highly experienced ultra runner, with a huge passion for the outdoors. He works as a nurse in the NHS, loves chocolate, and hates coffee.

Cath is a marathon runner and loves being in the great outdoors. She is a professional photographer, loves chocolate, and LOVES coffee..

As runners who started off as walkers, and who are still very keen walkers, we wanted to make our event as inclusive as possible, with a cut off long enough to allow it to be walked if running isn’t your thing.

From the first to cross the line, to the final finisher, we’ll be cheering you all on - you’re all equally important to us!