Expected July 2027
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The Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile point-to-point trail ultra from Osmotherley to Ravenscar, organised by Quakers Running Club. The unmarked route crosses the North York Moors with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, and a 12-hour cutoff. Entry is limited to 150 participants aged 21+.
Classic Lyke Wake route across North York Moors
Point-to-point from Osmotherley to Ravenscar
Seven checkpoints with drinks and snacks
Lion Inn checkpoint with hot food (rice pudding/tinned fruit)
Start / Finish
Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir, near Osmotherley
Ravenscar village, grounds of the Raven Hall Hotel
What to bring
Suitable map of the route (OS OL26/27 or Harvey North York Moors; electronic map not acceptable)
Waterproof jacket
Whistle
Emergency bivvy bag or foil blanket
Minimum 300ml water/isotonic drink
Drink container for checkpoints (no plastic cups provided)
Emergency food
Fully charged mobile phone with emergency contact number stored
What you get
Finisher t-shirt
Commemorative technical t-shirt to all finishers
Trophies for first male and female finishers, plus fastest overall male and female
On the day
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
No, the route is not marked. Participants are expected to be fully aware of the classic Lyke Wake route and must navigate using a suitable map (OS OL26/27 or Harvey North York Moors). Electronic maps are not acceptable.
The maximum time allowed to complete the event is twelve hours (including the handicap). A cut-off time will be enforced at Ellerbeck checkpoint (CP6).
The event is held on a handicap basis based on previous run times over the Lyke Wake route and/or participant's own estimates. Start times will be between approx. 04:00 and 10:00 and will be advised with entry confirmation.
All finishers receive a commemorative technical t-shirt. Trophies are awarded to the first male and female finishers, plus the fastest overall male and female finishers.
From each entry fee a minimum of £2 is donated to both Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team and Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Teams. Since QRC took over, over £20,000 has been donated to various charities including mountain rescue teams, Ravenscar Village Hall, and Raynet.
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Expected July 2027
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