NORTH YORKS
Ultra Challenge®

20-21 June 2026

Join Overbury!

Get involved with what’s set to be one of the standout Ultra Challenges of the year — and support Molly Ollys Wishes every step of the way.

Setting off from our Scarborough basecamp — famous for its historic seaside charm and 17th-century spa roots — you’ll take on a stunning 50 km route along one of the most dramatic coastlines in the UK. The challenge begins with a loop around the town and beaches, past the imposing castle, before joining the Cleveland Way north.

From there, the trail winds through the spectacular cliffs of Robin Hood’s Bay and onwards to Whitby, steeped in maritime history, Captain Cook heritage, and the iconic Abbey. This is where your challenge ends — a rewarding 50 km finish line with full support along the way.

With incredible scenery, great camaraderie, and a powerful cause at the heart of your journey, it’s an unforgettable way to take on a major challenge for Molly Ollys Wishes.

Our North Yorks Challenge!

Ultra Challenge® events are inclusive & accessible to people of all abilities, fitness levels, and experience. Most will walk – but if you want to jog or even run – that’s fine! The Lake District Ultra Challenge® will be fun, safe, and rewarding – with full support all the way, enabling colleagues to push themselves further, and enjoy a great team day out!

JOIN THE TEAM!

Follow the stepS below to sign up, join your fundraising page and book your optional extras

1. REGISTRATION & FEES

  • Choose your distance and click sign up.
  • Registration Fees are covered by Overbury.

2. FUNDRAISING

  • On Mixed Funding your charity covers the other half of your place.
  • 50% of your fundraising target must be raised by the deadline below.
  • Set up your JustGiving page by clicking the button below.

3. BOOKABLE EXTRAS

  • In the relevant section below you can view the extras available for the event.
  • Click the ‘Book Extras’ button to find the extras form.
  • You can pay at checkout and any discounts will be applied at checkout

1. Registration & Fees

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – 26th MAY ’26 AT 12:00PM

SIGN UP NOW

MIXED FUNDING
FOR CHARITY

Overbury pay for half your place cost & fundraise for Molly Ollys Wishes (who pay half of your place cost)

1/2 CHALLENGE 50km

£0 Reg Fee & at least
£225 fundraising/sponsorship

2. Fundraising

You are taking on the North Yorks Ultra Challenge in support of Molly Ollys Wishes. Use the link below to visit your Team Fundraising page. Make sure you direct any donations you receive to this page!

50% of your personal fundraising target must be raised by the registration deadline stated above – 26th May 2026

3. Bookable Extras

We do have a range of additional optional extras designed to make the planning for, and joining your challenge easier. Sign-up to your chosen Challenge first – and you can then book any optional extras later / separately. 

FAQs

You must be 18 or over (on the day of the challenge) if taking on a Full Challenge (~100km) or Three Quarter Challenge (~75km); 16+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Half Challenge (~50km ), 14+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Quarter Challenge (~25km) or Marathon); for a  Half Marathon aged 12+ and accompanied by an adult; and finally 8+ & accompanied by an adult for a 10km/mile Challenge.

Under 18s taking part must be signed up by someone over 18.

You’ll receive a ‘transaction receipt’ (via email) along with a Confirmation Email. This will provide details regarding any next steps, timelines you need to be aware of, and how & where to find all the info / details you’ll need for your Challenge. (NOTEIf you don’t receive that e mail within 12 hours, please check your spam/junk mail folders)

You will receive your Start-time email 4 weeks before the challenge takes place. 

You will receive your e-ticket email between 10 and 14 days before the challenge takes place.

(NOTEIf you haven’t received your start-time/e-ticket email within 3 weeks/7 days of the challenge, please check your spam/junk mail folders and let your designated event coordinator know)

If your team are doing Option 2 or 3, you can expect to hear from your charity within 14 days. If you do not hear from them – please contact them directly, and also email us at charity@actionchallenge.com & we will follow up with the charity for you.

Yes – as long as you are fundraising for the same charity, you can create a team fundraising page on Just Giving (we recommend letting your charity know this is how you will be fundraising together). However, please be advised that the minimum fundraising targets remain per person (not per team), so you will need to reach the combined total fundraising amount on your page for your group. 

Follow the link in the fundraising section on this page. Alternatively, follow the link in the confirmation email you receive after your register.

Individual page: When you follow the link, it will have already pre-selected your challenge and your charity. All you need to do is enter your personal details and begin fundraising.

Team page: First, complete the same as above. Once you have created your own page, then link it to your teams Group Page.

Only Applicable to Option 2 & 3

All sponsorship goes direct to the Charity via your individual/group JustGiving page.

At least 50% of the ‘sponsorship target’ MUST be with the Charity 3 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time the Charity agrees to pay the fee for your place to Ultra Challenge (similar to the Self Funding cost – or half of it for Mixed Funding as you’ve already covered half).

Failure to meet the deadline may result in cancellation of your place by your charity.

The remaining 50%, and any extra, should be with your Charity by 4 weeks after the Challenge.

Speak to your charity directly – they will be able to offer you support and help to reach your fundraising target. Only 50% of the target has to be reached by the registration deadline. You have time after the challenge to keep on fundraising.

If you don’t reach 50% of the target, the charity may decline to pay for some team places. If the charity don’t have the minimum amount fundraised, they risk making a loss on any places they pay for. It’s in their hands!

If this happens, your team will have the option to cover the difference or switch to a different funding option. We will be in touch with you with alternative options.

Please refer to the registration deadline provided on this page, pasted red in the ‘Getting Started’ section. 

As a general rule, the registration deadline for corporate teams will be 25 days before the event takes place. Our advice would be to sign up as soon as possible!

CANCEL YOUR PLACE BEFORE THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.

If you have already signed up, but then you need to cancel your place – get in touch with your team coordinator immediately. We also recommend getting in touch with us at – corporate@ultrachallenge.com – let us know your team name, event and distance. We can assist you in cancelling your place.

If you wish to cancel your place, but the deadline has passed, you/your company will not receive a refund.

Visit the ‘HELP CENTRE’ on the Ultra Challenge Website:

HELP CENTRE >>

If you still need additional help or guidance – you can contact the Ultra Challenge Team at:

info@ultrachallenge.com

Tel: 0207 609 6695

The North Yorks Ultra Challenge is part of the Series of 21 events around the UK, which, in 2026, will see 40,000 adventures take on a challenge as a walk, jog, or run. The Series will raise over £12 million for its charity partners.

Read the 2026 Terms & Conditions

bookable services

SCARBOROUGH – MAIN START VENUE –  CAMPING / CAMPER VANS – Friday night before your challenge or Saturday night after your challenge.

WHITBY – HALF WAY VENUE –  Saturday night primarily for the 2 Day Full 100 km Challengers. Option for overnight sleep / recovery – AND also works for 1st half Finishers & for the Sunday morning 2nd Half Challenge starters.

Inclusive camping package or PITCH only option (including campervan) is available at Scarborough & Whitby.

Parking for your vehicle is available at :

  • The Major Start / Finish Venues. This combined with the ‘before & after’ bus transfer options will enable you to join & leave the event ‘sensibly’.
  • Supporter Parking Pass – so friends / family can park at some ‘key’ venues along the route. 

Shuttle busses to help with your logistics:

  • Transfer to the main Scarborough start venue from the local train station. 
  • Transfer from a finish venue back to the start so your car is with you ‘after’ you finish your challenge (ie – You park your car at your finish).

After your challenge:

  • Transfers from your finish to a local train station.
  • Transfers back to your start venue (where you may have initially parked your car).

Friday Night – a vendor will be on site selling snacks for anyone staying at Scarborough (basecamp) on Friday night. Friday Night Dinner – is NOT available in Whitby.

Saturday & Sunday Morning Breakfast – buy on the day from our Catering Partners – Extreme Hospitality at Scarborough or Whitby respectively.

Whitby 10 Mile Finisher Meal – If you have taken part in the Whitby 10 mile challenge there is an option to book a hot meal post challenge.

NO NEED TO PRE BOOK – AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY AT YOUR START (Pay cash or Card)

  • Have an overnight type bag transferred from your start to your halfway or finish (or store in Scarborough if on the Full Challenge)
  • Full 100 km Challengers – have your bag (or camping gear) transferred to the 50 km Half Way and then on to the finish.
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