YOMP
The Yomp was first run in 1983 and comes from the Forces name for a long march over open terrain. This hugely popular local event is entirely volunteer led and new for this year there are six routes over the weekend with a distance for everyone.
The Yomp Mountain challenge is a three-day event celebrating all things running, walking and outdoors. This volunteer run event is entering it’s fortieth year and with the help of some great sponsors is offering more events than ever before. The Yomp raises money for good causes and to date well over £100,000 has been donated to a variety of good causes.
The Yomp has its own distinct character and is a local legend in the event calendar. It does have its roads and tracks, but they are not the main element, which is the open, exposed fell. Challenge Yourself.....
GO THE DISTANCE
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La Sportiva Sunset StrollFri 13 Jun
ThruDark ULTRA YompSat 14 Jun
JT Atkinson 20K YompSat 14 Jun
Aldersons 10K YompSat 14 Jun
Out of Eden 5K YompSun 15 Jun
WELCOME
YOMP Abseil Challenge
2025 see’s something new and exciting joining the YOMP lineup.
The Podgill Plunge is a thrilling, 25 metre abseil from one of the area’s most iconic structures, Podgill Viaduct.
As charity events go this one is pretty special, providing a truly unique challenge that will thrill and exhilarate in equal measures!
Lyon Equipment and Bell Access and Engineering are looking after the technical side ensuring that this will be a truly memorable experience.
Participants must be 18+ and physically able to take part.
Book your timeslot now, there will be 6 'plunges' every 15 minutes so line up a friend and go together.
All money raised will be donated to local charities and good causes.
PLAN YOUR RACE
Run for Charity
The Yomp has a rich history of raising funds for local causes, with well over £100,000 raised.
All proceeds from the event are donated to local charities so just by taking part you are helping that to make a difference.
In 2024 £6000 was shared between Great North Air Ambulance, Northern Viaduct Trust, KS Primary School, UE First Responders plus other local causes and clubs.
It's Your Yomp!
Make a weekend of it
The Yomp will be based at Pennine View Park, Kirkby Stephen.
Basecamp will include food vendors, beer tent, family activities and live music plus lots of support from our sponsors.
Bring the family and make a weekend of it. Campers/Campervans/Caravans are all welcome on site, with KS Hostel and some fabulous B&Bs being just a short walk away. See the Basecamp tab for more info.
Travel and Parking
All the Races and Basecamp will be at The Engine Shed, Pennine View Park, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4SZ.
There no parking onsite. Free event parking will available at Station Yard, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4LA. This is just a short walk across the road.
Please consider parking early in the free town carparks and walking to us, it will ease congestion massively.
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