ESK VALLEY EPIC

The Esk Valley Epic is a trail running event, also suitable for quick walkers.

There is 4487 ft of elevation over the 36 mile route, so if you’re looking for a nice flat race this one probably isn’t for you!

Saturday 2nd May 2026

Registration 06.00 - 07.45 at The Robinson Institute, Glaisdale

Circular route starting and finishing in Glaisdale

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Race Briefing 07:50

Race Start 08:00

Cut-off time 22.00

£69 Standard Entry, or £67 Affiliate

Entrance fee includes a finishers medal, t-shirt, 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 no later than 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 11th April.

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 download HERE

Do you have a cutoff time?

Yes, we are allowing 14 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 14 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 and snacks available

Do you have insurance and first aid?

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

Can I bring supporters?

Details of where you supporters may see you will be in your race pack, emailed to you a month before the events. Spectators will not be permitted at check points due to parking restrictions.

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!