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North Yorks Ultra Challenge

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The North Downs 50 Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice.

Choose your distance & register today!

Walk, Jog or Run it. Just don’t miss out on the North Yorks! 

This scenic route follows the Cleveland Way along the coast through Robin Hood’s Bay to Whitby, then inland via the Esk Valley and Moors Park Forest, finishing back at basecamp in Scarborough. With full support, rest stops, food, medical aid, and a celebratory finish, it’s a rewarding endurance event for all fitness levels

With 50km, 25km and 10km challenge options available – there’s a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends / family. You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable!

As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.

Join us on your own or as a team, choose your distance, and sign up today!

By joining us, you’ll get:

  • A welcome pack to get you going
  • A branded MDUK t-shirt
  • 50% off your registration fee when signing up to the ‘full sponsorship’ option
  • Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie
  • Various distances to choose from – walk at your pace!
  • A fully signed route with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
  • Regular covered rest stops, free food, drinks, massages and medics
  • An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and Ultra Challenge t-shirt
  • Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy
  • Full fundraising support (and a choice of fundraising options)

Choose your challenge and sign up today

Find full details of prices and distances below. Sign up today and help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.

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Whether along stunning coastlines, or trails through wonderful countryside, your Ultra Challenge will be unforgettable – with full support all the way, camaraderie, and an amazing sense of achievement!

Details
Date Saturday 20 June 2026 Registration Fee See options Minimum sponsorship Dependent on funding option Choose your distance & register today!

How your money helps

For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.

Hold free Information Days

for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition 

Train our peer support volunteers

to share their lived experience and help others  

Fund vital research

into muscle wasting or weakening conditions 

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Answer someone’s call via our free helpline 

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Share your experience and find advice from others with similar conditions.