A very much, back to basics, ultra marathon.


Unmanned water stations at approximately 18, 40, 52, 63, 77 and 93K (See images below) staffed aid station at mile 30.​

None stop, ultra marathon with 118 km - 73 miles with well over 10,000 ft of accent

The clockwise route visits the upper Colne Valley, Spen Valley and Holme Valley and passes Dewsbury, Holmfirth and Marsden. Highlights on the route include a series of picturesque reservoirs including Holme Styes, Ramsden, Digley and Bilberry Reservoirs.


Most of the route is way marked but you will require basic navigation skills (some of this, you will be doing at night... we will NOT assist! The required maps and route descriptions are available for down load. (we did complete the whole recce without maps, but we also know the area!) 

The UKW really brings something new and fresh to the running. The route showcases some of the areas hidden treasures

Cut off time  
24 hours

Registration:  (Start/Finish) Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Waters Rd, Huddersfield HD7 6NQ - (SATNAV HD7 6DH takes you to the free parking at Marsden Station (HD7 6DH), from there take the 15 minute pushchair friendly walk along the towpath to join us. Disabled parking only at our visitor centre)


Catering: 
Watersedge Café - serving tea coffee etc, open through to 4:30 Saturday and Sunday.


Weather: BBC


Accommodation: local camping or we can recommend local B & B (email for info)


Drop Bags:
These maybe left at Race HQ, please label them. 1 Small drop bag (shoe bag sized) to be transported too and from aid station at approximately mile 30. Please leave drop bag when you register.


Nearest Railway Station: Marsden


Times: Registration 12:00 to 1:45pm - Start 2.00 pm Saturday the 6th


Cut off: 73 miles 2pm Sunday 7th - 24 hours


Costs: £25- 73 miles
           Tracker Hire: compulsory £15.00 


Closing Date: 20th June


Results: Click 'here'

1. You must be able to prove completion of a minimum marathon trail race, within the previuse 12 months.  We will be checking, without you won't be running.
2. You have no more than 24 hours to finish, you must visit all checkpoints before cutoff times to be able to continue.
3. All mandatory kit will be checked at registration and if deemed none existent or not fit for purpose you will not be able to start until you rectify the problem.
4. A marshal, race medic, race director or referees decision is final, if you are in their words unfit to continue you will be withdrawn.
5. Checkpoints are there for a reason, you will log in at all check points or you will be disqualified.
6. Your safety between checkpoints is the responsibility of you and your support crew.
7. If you choose to withdraw from the event you must notify a race official.
8. You must carry ALL items marked as mandatory from the equipment list at all times. (you must carry, not a support crew or pacer)

No one completing will be allowed to leave the event HQ until they have rested, eaten and been checked over by our medical team.




This list applies to you all.


Waterproof Jacket with taped seems.
Minimum of 1 litre of fluids, water, isotonic, or sports drink.
Headtorch / Torch with spare batteries. 
Whistle.
Survival Bag (foil blanket etc.)
Emergency food supply.
Relevant map/ map extracts.
Small Rucksack, Bumbag or Both.
Hat & Gloves, fleece or equivalent, (it gets cold at night).


Although you may choose to wear shorts during the event you must also carry full leg cover either water proof or not.
A fully working fully charged mobile phone with all Team OA emergency contact details.


07717711343
01484599123


Race numbers to be collected from event HQ between 6 and 7 pm

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