2026 Si-Entries now open
2026 Registration Wed 15 April. Start Thur 16 April. 75 hour cut off Sun19 April
PB230 PENNINE BRIDLEWAY TRAIL CHALLENGE
Edale to Kirkby Stephen
230km (143 miles) in 75 hours
New Day 1 course for the 5th edition in 2026.
Maximum 30 Entries
Quality and excellent value, scenic trail running adventure, uncrowded trail, venues and hospitality, generous cut-offs, all at a financially accessible price. Ranger Ultras PB230 – celebrating achievement from first to last in – multi-day trail running as it should be.
THE PB230: A Grand trail running / fastpacking advenutre of the Pennine uplands and Pennine Bridleway National Trail. All the way from Edale in the south Peak District to it’s northern extent in Kirkby Stephen. We’ve given generous time allowances to make the race a sporting opportunity for trail runners of all abilities, from slow & steady to those keen to step onto the podium. We’ve got indoor checkpoints offering hot food, some with bunkbeds, some with sleeping space and on-course safety team. Within the race infrastructure, we’re also keen that you enjoy developing your personal race strategy, have a superb adventure and sense of connection to the wonderfully diverse landscapes along this national trail
THE PB STORY: For the past few years we’ve been organising our Ranger Ultras series of races, many of which utilise sections of the Pennine Bridleway. During this time many of you have told us how much you enjoy our low-key, low environmental impact style of events. This, along with our trail fee contributions, has helped National Trails and the Peak District National Park with ongoing trail maintenance costs. For the past 5 years we have earned the National Trails Supporter’ badge. We were the first trail running events organisation that was awarded to.
Our meticulous safety planning and attention to detail has already helped other race events grow to international success. So, we thought, lets join things up and offer a cracker of a trail race.
NEW ELEMENTS FOR 2026: For the 6th year we’ve given the course a Spring referesh: Keeping the iconic upland sections. And replacing a couple of lowland sections with top quality trails with an even more straightforward route through amazing scenery. The overall route has been shortened: One less weekday, further enhancing the practical and financial accessibility of the PB230 Trail Challenge. 230km from the start in Edale all the way to Kirkby Stephen, has a 75 hour time limit, to make it a very achievable, challenge for every ultra runner. A great multi-day race, in less than a week.
Our current Ranger Ultras races offer a progression of ultra and trail running experience, for your build up to the PB230. As well as mini-recce opportunities on the Pennine Bridleway. From our 18 and 55km Trail Time Trials on the Pennine Bridleway. To tough, long day races like the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Ultra. The High Peak 100km Cromford to Whaley Bridge ultra. And our Peak District South & North two day stage race.
The Pennine Bridleway Trail Challenge is a superb, fresh adventure over inspiring fells and moors.
Up to 75 hours journeying in the Pennine uplands for steady, ‘going for the finish’, trail enthusiasts as well as elite athletes.
ITINERARY:
Wednesday
17:00 to 21:00 Race registration & kit check at Edale Race HQ. Please note, registration not available on Wednesday morning.
Thursday
08:00 Race Start, Edale CP1
Friday
12:00 midday cut-off for runners to exit Hebden Bridge CP1. Facilities: Hot food. Drinks. Seating. Drop Bag. Bunk room beds. Max stay = 8 hours
Saturday
12:00 midday cut-off for runners to exit Settle CP2
CP2 Facilities: Hot food. Drinks. Seating. Drop Bag. Floor sleeping. Max Stay = 6 hours
Sunday
11:00 cut-off at Kirkby Stephen Finish
Finish Facilities: Hot food. Drinks. Seating. Drop bag. Sleeping for 1 night / Max Stay 8 hours.
14:00 Kirkby Stephen venue closes.
Trail Running Association / England Athletics
Held in accordance with TRA permit under EA competition rules,
participants must be 20 years or age or older on race day.
- Intermediate indoor checkpoints
- Indoor sleeping at checkpoints
- Home cooked hot food at checkpoints
- Your drop bag moved up to each checkpoint
- Checkpoint team
- On course safety team and marshals
- On course water replenishment stations
- Bespoke hand made trophies for Male and Female winners
- Trophies for age category winners
- Eco-Medals for all finishers
- All-inclusive quality finish venue with celebratory meal, showers, beds and comfy relaxation space
- Trail Fee contribution to National Trails
- Trail Fee contribution to National Parks Authorities for trail maintenance projects
- Start & finish close to public transport
- Entry discounts for volunteers
- Race Brief & course notes
- GPX (sent to entries only)
- Maximum 30 entries so you’re never lost in a crowd.
- Excellent value, up to 75 hours of multi-day trail running adventure for £360
FAQ’s, Terms & Conditions
Please see Race Brief and our FAQ’s page…
http://rangerultras.co.uk/index.php/faqs/
EVENT PARTNERS
Ranger Expeditions Guided Walks
https://rangerexped.co.uk/
Paul Wallis’ Yorkshire Honey
Come and join us on the Ranger Ultras’ PB230 Pennine Bridleway Trail Challenge: Si-Entries now open
Here’s a selection of the comments from previous (PB270) participants…
“Thanks for everything – it was a blast!”
“A multi day race experience that is comparable to some of the big ones out there”
“I really enjoyed the long distance and varied views from the Bridleway”
“This race is certainly going to be a classic one that’ll soon be on many racers year planner″
“Of all the ultras I have done, you and the team got it right”
“Thanks for putting on such a fantastic event“
“I would highly recommend this event and I’m now looking at more Ranger events to enter”
“The PB270 is going to be a bucket-list, must-do event”
Race resources are being updated to the PB230 version. For PB270, reviews, reports, blogs and podcasts, head over to our dedicated PB270 Race Information Page
