Lyke Wake Race 11th July 2026
Richmond RAYNET
The Challenge is held on a handicap basis based on previous run times over the Lyke Wake route and/or participant’s own estimated times. All participants are expected to be fully aware of the classic Lyke Wake route as the route itself is not marked . The maximum time allowed to complete the event is twelve hours (including the handicap). (Start times, which will be advised with entry confirmation, will be somewhere between approx. 04:00 & 10:00). All participants must be 21 or over on the day to meet the requirements of the Trail Running Association Permit.
The course is a point to point course and we are not able to provide transport to the start or from the finish due to the variable handicap start times and there is limited, remote, parking at the start area. It is therefore advisable to consider your transport solutions carefully.
About the event.
It starts close to Osmotherley (Sheepwash car park, top of Cod Beck reservoir) and the finish is just over 40 miles away at Ravenscar village in the grounds of Raven Hall.
There will be seven checkpoints along the course, each supplying drinks and most with snacks. One checkpoint, the Lion Inn, which is just before halfway, will supply other food such as rice pudding and/or tinned fruit.
the start, finish and checkpoints in between with the what3words references.
Sheepwash – SE467992 browser,fuels,renovated
Carlton Bank – NZ523030 beefed.fitter.inspected
Clay Bank – NZ573033 relishes.correct.trump
Lion Inn – SE679997 gives.lights.stiffly
Hamer – SE744995 tumble.tripped.straying
Stape – SE804983 circus.quicker.sprain
Ellerbeck – SE856982 playfully.grudges.educates
Jugger Howe – NZ945003 actual.bothered.charities
Raven Hall – NZ981017 chins.cabbages.races
Participants should be aware that parts of the route are severe and remote, especially in extreme weather, and therefore mandatory kit must be carried at all time.
Raynet are volunteers who will provide radio communication links between each checkpoint.