General FAQs

  • ITRA list the 2023 races as follows:

    SILVA Northern Traverse ITRA profile – 6 points

    SILVA Lakes Traverse ITRA profile – 4 points

    This is still subject to course evaluation. We do not expect this to change based on any minor course tweaks we have made, however, there is never a complete guarantee these points will be issued (e.g. a serious weather event forcing a bad weather route may invoke a re-evaluation of the course).

    There will be no UTMB stones for these races.

  • Prospective participants are encouraged to join the conversation in the Facebook group, which is a good place for organising lift shares, picking the brains of previous participants, getting kit advice, and more.

During the event

  • Participants retiring at support points will be transported when possible to (or at minimum given assistance to get to) the nearest local transportation hub (bus stop or train station) as soon as possible with respect to the ongoing logistics of the event.

    Participants who retire at other locations along the route may face considerable difficulty and a very long walk to reach the nearest road or civilisation. Every effort will be made to collect retiring participants once they have reached a public road. However, this is not guaranteed and is dependent on the organiser’s available resources. Retiring participants may need to arrange a private taxi to collect them at their own expense. It may be possible to hitch-hike.

    We will do our best to re-unite retired participants with their bags and loved ones, but the priority will always be the safety and logistics for participants still competitive in the race.

    It is important to note that the event team will be progressing along the race route with the event, and so retiring backwards along the route is likely to result in a long wait for collection. Retiring forwards along the route generally brings you closer to both the next support point and assistance. We appreciate that circumstances may dictate your decisions though, and we will be monitoring all participants’ trackers at all times. It is a good idea to contact race control with your retirement plans (preferably to do with the race, not your Spanish villa aspirations) if possible.

  • All participants will carry a GPS tracker so that anyone following the event can also ‘dot watch’ and follow each participant in real time as they journey east along the route.

    We will share the tracking link at the end of March on this website, in the final information emails, and on our social media channels.

    • Please close all gates

    • Please be quiet past houses in the dark

    • Please be respectful to other recreational users and residents (especially with regards to torches / headlights after dark)

Safety FAQs

  • The routes take in the high fells of the Lake District, and remote (yet high) paths and tracks in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors – for us to cancel or to change the route it would have to be as a result of significant weather that would put those who have prepared and are wearing the right clothing at significant risk.

    Participants need to have the appropriate skills and kit for safe travel on foot through the fells in inclement conditions. You have plenty of time to hone your skills!

    Please note, if very poor weather is forecast we may invoke an alternative route and in this event no refund will be given.

  • Please get in touch - we’ll be happy to work something out.

  • If you are planning to sleep / bivvy along the route (i.e. not at a support point), then you need to send a message to race control on the number provided in advance. Note that on the SILVA Northern Traverse between Kirkby Stephen and Reeth there is very limited phone reception, so please register your intentions with the event team at Kirkby Stephen if you intend to stop out on the route between here and Reeth.

  • There will be information on the race map about what to do in an emergency – with a phone number to call, and what to do if you don’t get a response.

  • There are many road sections and road crossings along the route, but the A19 on the SILVA Northern Traverse is the most hazardous. Please take care and more importantly time when crossing the A19. Most of the time it’s quiet, but during rush hour times there is a lot of traffic on this road. Remove headphones and make sure you give it your full concentration.

  • All participants will carry a GPS tracker which is mainly for race control to keep a safe eye on our participants.

SILVA LAkes Traverse FAQs

  • Please note: before you arrive at registration you must have watched the online safety briefing (this will be provided in pre-race final information by email at the end of March).

    You must register in person during the specified times and must bring with you one form of photo identification (this can be a photo-card driving licence, passport or any other official identification as long as it has your photo on).

    At registration you will receive:

    • Race numbers and safety pins

    • GPS tracker – make sure you bring your race pack/vest so this can be attached

    • Finish bag tags

    • The official race map

    • Your official race top (size chosen during entry if not opted to plant a tree instead)

  • You will receive your medal and have immediate access to your finish bag and hot food.

SILVA Northern Traverse FAQs

  • Please note: before you arrive at registration you must have watched the online safety briefing (this will be provided in pre-race final information by email at the end of March).

    You must register in person during the specified times and must bring with you one form of photo identification (this can be a photo-card driving licence, passport or any other official identification as long as it has your photo on).

    At registration you will receive:

    • Race numbers and safety pins

    • GPS tracker – make sure you bring your race pack/vest so this can be attached

    • Finish bag and drop bag tags

    • The official race map

    • Your official race top (size chosen during entry if not opted to plant a tree instead)

  • You have the option to drop your bag at registration on the Friday evening at St Bees School, or on Saturday morning where you have the option to drop it at registration in St Bees School or on the start line. For exact timings, please see here.

  • You will receive your medal and a lot of praise. If the chippy is open, you might like to take advantage whilst at the bottom of the hill.

    Your drop bag, finish bag, hot food, space to sleep, and general TLC awaits you in Fylingdales hall 1km back up the hill! Sorry, there are no showers at the hall.