The Northern Traverse is a prestigious 300 km ultra marathon traversing northern England's diverse landscapes. Following Alfred Wainwright's renowned Coast to Coast route, the race begins at St Bees on the west coast and concludes at Robin Hood's Bay on the east coast. Participants navigate through three national parks—the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors—accumulating approximately 6,500 meters of elevation gain. The 2025 event is set from Saturday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 9, and has reached full capacity. Prospective runners can join the waiting list for potential openings.
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The Northern Traverse, organized by Ourea Events, will take place on April 5, 2025. This 300 km ultra marathon follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, covering around 6,500 meters of ascent through three national parks: the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors, offering a challenging and scenic adventure across northern England.
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What is the Northern Traverse?
How long is the Northern Traverse?
Where does the Northern Traverse take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Northern Traverse?
How can I prepare for the Northern Traverse?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Northern Traverse?
The Northern Traverse, organized by Ourea Events, will take place on April 5, 2025. This 300 km ultra marathon follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, covering around 6,500 meters of ascent through three national parks: the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors, offering a challenging and scenic adventure across northern England.
The Northern Traverse is 300km long.
The Northern Traverse takes place in St Bees, Saint Bees, UK.
The Northern Traverse elevation gain is 6500 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Northern Traverse?
The Northern Traverse, organized by Ourea Events, will take place on April 5, 2025. This 300 km ultra marathon follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, covering around 6,500 meters of ascent through three national parks: the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors, offering a challenging and scenic adventure across northern England.
How long is the Northern Traverse?
The Northern Traverse is 300km long.
Where does the Northern Traverse take place?
The Northern Traverse takes place in St Bees, Saint Bees, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Northern Traverse?
The Northern Traverse elevation gain is 6500 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Northern Traverse?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Northern Traverse?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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