• Ultramarathon
  • 52 km
  • Holy Island (Lindisfarne)
  • Event dates
  • Entry from £72
  • Open entry

Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland) Ultramarathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

true cost £202

Decision summary

Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland) Ultramarathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:14/km

8:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Entry fee
£72

Lower than 74% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
73/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
41 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland) route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland), so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland)?

The Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland) is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 2,134 m.

Where does the Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland) route go?

The Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland) route starts at Holy Island of Lindisfarne Beach, Northumberland (TD15 2SQ) and finishes at 50km finishes at the Jolly Fisherman, Craster. Underfoot, expect trail and coastal path following St Oswald's Way / Northumberland Coast Path, including sandy beaches. It passes Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Bamburgh Castle, Craster, Rumbling Kern and Warkworth Castle. bus transfer is provided from each finish location back to the start on race morning.

What should runners know on race day for the Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland)?

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Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Historic
  • Island
  • Countryside
  • Moorland

Atmosphere

  • Destination
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Beach
Elevation character
Hilly
Source-stated ascent
2,134 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
50km course closes 4.30pm (approx 8 hours from 8:30am start)
Sold out
No

Race day logistics

Aid stations
8
Medal
Finisher's medal for all distances
Finisher tee
Finisher T-shirt included for all distances

Access and course status

Start
Holy Island of Lindisfarne Beach, Northumberland (TD15 2SQ)
Finish
50km finishes at the Jolly Fisherman, Craster

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Trail and coastal path following St Oswald's Way / Northumberland Coast Path, including sandy beaches
Landmarks
Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Bamburgh Castle, Craster, Rumbling Kern, Warkworth Castle, Rothbury, Chollerford
Notable features
  • All distances are live GPS tracked
  • bus transfer is provided from each finish location back to the start on race morning
  • Follows the historic St Oswald's Way pilgrimage route
  • the 100km covers the full 73km coastal stretch before turning inland

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£72
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£202
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 15°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 73Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

How much does the Pilgrims' Ultra (Holy Island, Northumberland) cost?

The adult entry fee is £72, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £202 including modelled travel and accommodation.