Kendal to Preston ULTRA 50

The route is signed from start to finish with mandatory checkpoints along the way. The overall cut-off time for the event is 13 hours. ENTRY CRITERIA - You must have completed a marathon in 6hrs or 30 mile ultra in 7.5hrs. A full route map including data files for garmin devices etc will be sent to all competitors before the day.

Checkpoints
There are 7 mandatory check points, each will have water, and a selection of supplementary snacks. A drinks and snacks will be available for all athletes at the finish.
​• Checkpoint 1 Holme - 7 miles
• Checkpoint 2 Carnforth - 14 miles
• Checkpoint 3 Lansil Lancaster - 21 miles
• Checkpoint 4 Galgate football club - 28 miles
• Checkpoint 5 Garstang - 35.5 miles
• Checkpoint 6 Guys Thatched Hamlet - 41 miles
• Checkpoint 7 Pendle Marina Catforth - 45.5 miles

Custom Hoodie and Momentos to all finishers.

Coach travel to the start if you choose to register at Preston or overnight camping if you register at Kendal.

Well stocked checkpoints with medical assistance throughout

CHIP TIMING • LIVE TRACKING • EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

You have a choice of ways to get to the start of the event. You can choose to use the coach transfer from PRESTON to the start in Kendal. Or choose to reserve a camping spot at the start in Kendal the night before.

We will transfer a single competitor bag to the finish, so you have warm, dry clothes waiting for you. Your bag should be no larger than a UK airport carry-on bag size (56 x 45 x 25 cm). Your kit bag can be dropped at registration before the start of the event and will be transported to the finish at Preston. A baggage label can be found in your race pack, which will need to be securely attached to your bag. If you fail to complete the run, you will need to collect your kit bag from the finish or from our events office within 5 days. After this time, bags will be disposed of.

Although largely a trail event, due to the nature of the event, you will be passing through some urban areas and there are inevitably some road crossings where it will be necessary to slow and possibly stop. No roads are closed. Particular attention should be given at these points.

As always, if you see a runner experiencing difficulties, please inform Checkpoint Marshals/Race HQ. Emergency contact details can be found in your race pack. Our team will always endeavour to reach any participant in difficulty but due to inaccessibility of the Trail this can take time. Participants who lose time helping another fallen participant, struggling against the cut off time due to this reason, can claim this time back, subject to Race Director discretion and under the proviso of completing within their new, extended cut off period.

In the event of a LIFE-THREATENING Medical Emergency please call 999 first and then inform Race HQ

​Waterproof Coat / Running Jacket (with sealed seams) • Long Sleeved Base Layer • Water Bottle or Bladder – Minimum 1 litre per person • Fully charged Mobile Phone • Foil Blanket • Whistle

Random kit checks will be made, and anyone found without all the mandatory kit will be disqualified and withdrawn from the event.