EIGHT STATIONS ULTRA

The Eight Stations Ultra is a trail running event, so don’t expect it to be easy under foot. You will encounter mud, rocks, trees, and more mud! The event is also suitable for quick walkers.

There is 3322 ft of elevation over the 30 mile route, so if you’re looking for a nice flat race this one probably isn’t for you..

Sunday 13th July 2025

Registration 07.00 - 08.30

Whitby to Pickering

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Start 09:00

Cut-off time in Pickering 22.00

£59 Standard Entry, or £57 Affiliate

Coach from the start point to the finish will leave Pickering at 6am and can be booked via Si Entries for an additional £22.

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!

Trophy for 1st female, 1st male, and 1st non-binary.

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.

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Bookings may be transferred to another runner, providing this is done 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.

Will we received a race pack email?

We will be emailing final details four 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 13 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 13 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 18

Will there be check points along the route?

Yes, there will be four marshaled check points with water available, along with basic snacks such as flapjack and sweets at two of the check points.

Are you putting on transport to the start?

We have organised coaches from Pickering to the start of the route in Whitby. A place on the coach is available to book on Si Entries for an additional cost.

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!