White Rose Ultra -
Nov 6th-7th-8th 2021 30-60-100-150 mile
30, 60, 100 or 150 mile ultra marathon
Hosted in the fabulous Colne Valley in God’s own county... Yorkshire the heart of Great Britain!
The 30 Just a few short miles up from a marathon, perfect step to ultra distance
Hosted in the fabulous Colne Valley in God’s own county... Yorkshire the heart of Great Britain!
The 30 Just a few short miles up from a marathon, perfect step to ultra distance
News
October 5th 2021
We have just emailed everyone who had a place registered in the past few months / 2 Years! with updates to the WRU event!
The great news;
The event dates are still the weekend of the 6th, 7th & 8th November, all distances start 08:00 on Saturday 6th November. (See individual events for cut-offs etc)
The venue is now back to the scout hut we used in 2018; The 25th Salendine Nook Scout Group Scout Hut - Gilead Rd, Huddersfield HD3 4XH (NO parking at the hut or on Gilead Rd same as it was in 2018.
If you wish to defer your place from this year's event to the 2022 Winter event, you have up to the 12th of October to do so, simply email us and we will sort this for you.
That's all the good news!
The not so great news;
After the 12th you will not be able to defer your place under any circumstances you will simply lose your place, sorry but we have to have a cut off at some point and with the uncertainty of the past few months with this event, we have a whole heap of other stuff to now catch up on! In addition, there will be absolutely no name changes, anyone wishing to run at this event has to enter it themselves, I know this stuff sounds harsh but we are a small team with way too much to do!
The really basically 'crap' news
We had been working with two local farmers who are trying to have public rights of way removed from their land permanently, in the past few hours one of them has given us the permission we need to use the footpaths around his land, and following on the other has also today said yes but, he will remove any signage we put upon his land, either directing people along the paths or onto his land!
Therefor;
The route will only be partially marked, yes we know that we have always provided a fully marked route but the only other option would be to not go ahead at all, so we appreciate that you would rather we go ahead!
We will provide clear maps and instructions for the route where needed and if we manage to have enough marshals and support staff we will also place staff at key points for the 30-mile WRU.
I'm sure many of you can appreciate how hard it has been the past couple of years add to that the additional difficulties we have faced with the WRU route etc, please bear with us this year and bring a smile, join us at the start line, hurry your self around and cross that finish line on what we feel will be an amazing return for the WRU although somewhat different!
Regards
Wane
We have just emailed everyone who had a place registered in the past few months / 2 Years! with updates to the WRU event!
The great news;
The event dates are still the weekend of the 6th, 7th & 8th November, all distances start 08:00 on Saturday 6th November. (See individual events for cut-offs etc)
The venue is now back to the scout hut we used in 2018; The 25th Salendine Nook Scout Group Scout Hut - Gilead Rd, Huddersfield HD3 4XH (NO parking at the hut or on Gilead Rd same as it was in 2018.
If you wish to defer your place from this year's event to the 2022 Winter event, you have up to the 12th of October to do so, simply email us and we will sort this for you.
That's all the good news!
The not so great news;
After the 12th you will not be able to defer your place under any circumstances you will simply lose your place, sorry but we have to have a cut off at some point and with the uncertainty of the past few months with this event, we have a whole heap of other stuff to now catch up on! In addition, there will be absolutely no name changes, anyone wishing to run at this event has to enter it themselves, I know this stuff sounds harsh but we are a small team with way too much to do!
The really basically 'crap' news
We had been working with two local farmers who are trying to have public rights of way removed from their land permanently, in the past few hours one of them has given us the permission we need to use the footpaths around his land, and following on the other has also today said yes but, he will remove any signage we put upon his land, either directing people along the paths or onto his land!
Therefor;
The route will only be partially marked, yes we know that we have always provided a fully marked route but the only other option would be to not go ahead at all, so we appreciate that you would rather we go ahead!
We will provide clear maps and instructions for the route where needed and if we manage to have enough marshals and support staff we will also place staff at key points for the 30-mile WRU.
I'm sure many of you can appreciate how hard it has been the past couple of years add to that the additional difficulties we have faced with the WRU route etc, please bear with us this year and bring a smile, join us at the start line, hurry your self around and cross that finish line on what we feel will be an amazing return for the WRU although somewhat different!
Regards
Wane
With regards to the situation presented to us by the COVID-19 / Coronavirus.
All 2020 events have moved to 2021 dates.
Your Entry
All entries already registered and paid up to May 7th 2020, you will automatically move forward to the 2021 date for the event, if the 2021 date is not suitable we will move your entry over to the 2022 date for you. (No summer WRU 2021 this is now 2022) This can only be done in the month leading up to the event so please do not send us emails requesting this now as we will not be able to process them. We are hopeful that we will not have to add any events later in the year to the list. If you have already entered and paid your entry fee you do not need to do anything further. There will be no name changes or additional transfers for any of these places, they are yours for either 2021 or 2022.
Refunds - We wanted to inform you ourselves!
As many of you are aware there have been a few event companies go into liquidation over the past few weeks, leaving many people out of pocket with no option of a future event or anything. We fear many more companies will be joining them, we have lost a t-shirt supplier and at this moment we are uncertain as to where we will be able to acquire other mementoes as many of those suppliers have disappeared as well.
We know at the beginning of this current situation we had mentioned that we would offer a 60% refund to those who genuinely could not make an adjusted date for an event, sadly, after looking into the situation we are now presented with, financially we just can not offer to do this without ending the rest of the events and the business.
We know this is possibly not the news any of us want to hear at the moment, but we feel this is the best way to keep the events going for us all.
Wane
All 2020 events have moved to 2021 dates.
Your Entry
All entries already registered and paid up to May 7th 2020, you will automatically move forward to the 2021 date for the event, if the 2021 date is not suitable we will move your entry over to the 2022 date for you. (No summer WRU 2021 this is now 2022) This can only be done in the month leading up to the event so please do not send us emails requesting this now as we will not be able to process them. We are hopeful that we will not have to add any events later in the year to the list. If you have already entered and paid your entry fee you do not need to do anything further. There will be no name changes or additional transfers for any of these places, they are yours for either 2021 or 2022.
Refunds - We wanted to inform you ourselves!
As many of you are aware there have been a few event companies go into liquidation over the past few weeks, leaving many people out of pocket with no option of a future event or anything. We fear many more companies will be joining them, we have lost a t-shirt supplier and at this moment we are uncertain as to where we will be able to acquire other mementoes as many of those suppliers have disappeared as well.
We know at the beginning of this current situation we had mentioned that we would offer a 60% refund to those who genuinely could not make an adjusted date for an event, sadly, after looking into the situation we are now presented with, financially we just can not offer to do this without ending the rest of the events and the business.
We know this is possibly not the news any of us want to hear at the moment, but we feel this is the best way to keep the events going for us all.
Wane
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This race was always going to be a risk for me being 60% road and DNFing in 2016 with my IT band giving up. I went out slow, kept it slow and it looked like I was n for a PB on the 30 ... but no !! the route was 1.7miles longer with significantly more hills, This messed with my head, I rolled in at 7:19 ... legs were shot, i had had enough. I had a sit down, put some clothes on an had a sarnie. Wane Law made me put my head torch and back light on and kicked me out ... I powered walked the first few miles then i got going ... I overtook 5 people and just kept going .. I didnt see anyone in front or behind ... it was amazing watching the fireworks and bonfires .. I thought I might be last but to come in and be told I was 3rd lady really made my day :D I would actually enter the 100 now ... This is a really exciting race .. have a look for next year :D I'll be looking after you... Mwahahahaha x Race Reports
2015 Sinead O'Connor, 30 mile, 5:56 Samuel Bolton 100 Mile John Kynaston 60 Mile, 13:21 Ian Walkington 30 Mile, 5:15 James Young 100 Mile, 23:38 Catherine Attfield 60 Mile, 12:31 Jason Millward 100 Mile 22:45 Louise Rodrigues 60 Mile, 14:47 Erica Spellman 30 Mile, 6:35 Kirk Hardwick 100 Mile 18:58 The volunteers are testament to the event itself and I think I can speak on behalf or probably everyone who entered the event, that it was appreciated, warmly welcomed and just outright amazing the level of commitment the staff and volunteers showed. So thanks to you all! - Sinead O'Connor 
Thank to everybody for a fantastic event yesterday. Well-organised race, friendly volunteers, great snacks, really clear signs, (barely had to double-check my Garmin & never touched my map), stunning scenery and even perfect weather After being ill with a horrible bug 10 days out, I was really worried I was going to have to ask if I could defer a second time, and I was always worried about the cutoff, (typically running 30M ultras in 9-10hours), so I was delighted that I felt OK all the way round and got a massive PB by about ~47mins... What hills??? - Jane Shadforth just want to say thanks to all the White Rose organisers and volunteers. I really enjoyed the event and the support from the checkpoint crews was great (especially the kids!). I have to admit, I wasn't sure how you were going to clearly mark a 30 mile course but you did a fantastic job and the markers were very easy to follow. Thanks everyone! - Laura Davies 
Race Reports
2014 James Young, 30 mile, 4:32 Sean O'Halloran, 30 mile 7:39 Huddersfield Examiner Sarah Marsden, 30 mile, 6:49 Claudia Schroegel, 60 mile, 12:55:06 Tom Farsides, 60 mile, 12:55 Adam Chapman, 60 mile, 11:25 Michelle Maxwell, 30 mile, 4:53:11 David Mayfield, 30 Mile, 6:23 
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WRU150 what can I say? A great experience, but let me start with the thanks. Race Reports
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Just to point out the ascent is equivalent to Ben Nevis 🙄🙄🙄 per lap 
after completing the WRU 💯, well 110 miles in my case (course was longer and I missed three turnings with a group of people following me on one of them - sorry folks). That final 40 miles tested me mentally and physically more so than any other event that I have signed up for. People presume that I am competitive but I am not, but once I set myself a goal I need to finish what I've started. I had the aim of attempting the WRU 💯 in 24 hours but that wasn't to be, and despite knowing those last 40 miles were going to be slow I just knew that I had to finish what I had started. Thank you to William Mather for battling through with me on that last stretch, and also Linda Isherwood, Fiona Floss Dyson and Angela Buckley for making me and Will go back out. Great support also from Anne-Marie Lord and Howard Dracup. Great catching up with the Gloaturs bunch before and during the event with the highlight of the day being Jessi Ca Ca Scott completing her first 💯 (you are amazing). Now for some much needed rest and recovery from extra long runs until 2019! Kimmy Kens 
Thank you all for organizing such a great event last Sunday. Had a brilliant time on the trails, on the roads and in the mud. The whole event was very well organized and the marshalls and volunteers helped out making last Sunday a memorable day. A special thanks to all aid station volunteers standing out there in the cold winds the entire day. I bow my head in gratitude. Greetings from Sweden. - Patrik Verme - 2014 Winner (60 miles)
Thanks for a really well organised and friendly run , your signposting was awesome ... For me not to get lost is a major achievement ( specially as we nearly didn't make it due to me putting the wrong postcode in my sat nav ) . I think if you could've flattened some of those hills first itd have been an ideal first ultra for me ... Maybe something to take on board for the next one - Jayne Moreton 
Thank you so much for your fab event yesterday. Even though I came last at just over 9 hours I was so impressed by the support and enthusiasm of all the marshalls/crew. Not one I will come back for (too hilly for us mere mortals) but I will back to help marshall next year! Well done guys. See you at the Chocothlon in April - and if you put on a Cakeathlon I am pretty sure I will be there for that as well! - Jennifer Hawkeby
Race Reports
2013 Amjid Khan, 30 mile, 7.47 David Mayfield, 30 mile, 6.25 Karen Nash, 30 mile, 5.12 James Young, 30 mile, 7.51 Andy Irvin, 30 mile, 5.57 Gary Wane, 30 mile, 6.04 Many thanks to Wane and his team for a super event. The food stations were well stocked and had smiling enthusiastic volunteers. Special mention too to Kati for keeping me supplied with cake, sugary tea and bacon sandwiches afterwards! 
I can honestly say that this was one of the best events I have ever participated in. The pre and post race communications were excellent, the team on the day were superb, friendly and even to a first timer like me were very inclusive. An ultra is certainly not easy but anyone with a good level of fitness can do one and more to the point really should do one. The White Rose Ultra was an excellent choice for my first ultra and it could be for you too. 
I was quite attracted to the fact that it was a 30 mile loop that the 60 mile race does twice. There is also a 30 mile option and for the first time this year a 100 mile option which is 3 loops plus a 10 mile loop at the start. - John Kynaston |
I took a minute to pull out my iPhone and take some pictures to capture the view... Kirk Hardwick
As a step towards zero waste at any of our events, we intent to go cup-less for the 2016 White Rose Ultra, this simply means that if you are not carrying a water bottle etc, you will need to bring some form of cup, that way we don't have to dispose off over 6000 plastic cups! Over 5 aid stations and the finish on the WRU30, 10+ aid stations on the WRU60 and 15+ aid stations on the WRU100 (thats 100 people using 15 aid stations!)
Before anyone suggests we are been tight, we only pay about £1.99 /100 its not the financial cost its the environmental cost, simply a huge amount off waste, that we are no longer willing to create.
BAC Outdoor Leisure all ready have in stock the Hydropack Speed Cup (just an example of what is available)
http://www.bac-e.com
Before anyone suggests we are been tight, we only pay about £1.99 /100 its not the financial cost its the environmental cost, simply a huge amount off waste, that we are no longer willing to create.
BAC Outdoor Leisure all ready have in stock the Hydropack Speed Cup (just an example of what is available)
http://www.bac-e.com
*If you drop from the 100, to the 60 or 30, no medal but you will record a finish and a time likewise if you drop from the 60 to the 30, no medal but you will record a finish and time
**- ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ON Gilead RD - If you park on Gilead Rd you will be disqualified and banned from any future event this includes drop off or pick up..
**- ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING ON Gilead RD - If you park on Gilead Rd you will be disqualified and banned from any future event this includes drop off or pick up..
