GB Ultras Pennine Barrier Ultra 50

The course

What you’re in for

Fifty miles from Malham over the Yorkshire Three Peaks, on the Pennine Way and the Three Peaks route: up through Malham Cove and the dry valley at Watlowes, past Malham Tarn and over Fountains Fell, then Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, with Janet's Foss near the end. Well defined and easy to follow, with GB Ultras markers at the turns and a GPX provided. They recommend carrying OS OL2 in hardcopy. Five checkpoints, eighteen hours, 2,593 m of ascent.

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Train for it: routes near the start

Routes starting within 20 km of Malham, North Yorkshire, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.

MODERATE

Easy Malham Loop

8.6km · 143m climb · Loop · 0.1km away

Two of the Dales' most famous limestone features on one short, almost flat loop, perfect for an easy day or a first taste of trail running in Malhamdale.

Checked Jul 2026

MODERATE

Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janets Foss from Malham

7.8km · 172m climb · Loop · 0.1km away

Three of England's most dramatic limestone features in one run — with a scramble through Gordale Scar that makes most runners grin.

Checked Jul 2026

EXPERT

Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent from Malham

50.0km · 1,701m climb · Loop · 0.2km away

A full 50km day that strings together the cove, the tarn and two major summits, a serious long-distance challenge through the heart of the Dales.

Checked Jul 2026

HARD

Malham Cove and Malham Tarn

16.5km · 411m climb · Loop · 0.2km away

The classic Malham circuit, joining the cove, its dramatic limestone pavement and the glittering tarn into one flowing mid-distance loop.

Checked Jul 2026

HARD

Fountains Fell and Arncliffe from Malham Tarn

28.1km · 612m climb · Loop · 3.1km away

The classic Malham scenery gives way to wide open fell country and a summit that feels properly remote despite being only 8km from the village.

Checked Jul 2026

HARD

Malham Tarn to Langcliffe Scar

30.9km · 626m climb · Loop · 3.1km away

You run from Malham Tarn out across the high limestone to Langcliffe Scar, joining the two greatest pieces of Dales limestone in one loop.

Checked Jul 2026

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How to enter

Common questions

How far is the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50?

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is one distance: 50 Mile (80.5 km).

How much climbing is in the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50?

The 50 Mile has 2,593 m of ascent.

How hard is the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50?

50 Mile: Expert. Distances are measured off the course file. Where the file carries no elevation, the climb is the organiser's published figure.

Is the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 course marked?

Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.

What kit do I need for the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50?

We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50. GB Ultras confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.

What are the cut-offs for the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50?

Overall time limits — 50 Mile: 18h.

What is at the checkpoints on the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50?

We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the GB Ultras race information rather than turning up expecting food.

Can I download the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next Pennine Barrier Ultra 50?

Sat, 1 May 2027, 06:00. Entries open.