More than 6,500 young people also took part in the Junior Warrior course, including students from across 50 local schools and the North Yorkshire and Central Yorkshire Scouts.
The top ultra warriors for this year have been named as Isla Horsburgh, who managed three-and-a-half laps in the five-hour window, and Paul Hoult who completed four.
Entries for next year have now opened with cut-price tickets for 48 hours - Total Warrior has published some of its own pictures on Instagram and Facebook.
. Sunshine and showers
Total Warrior, now its 12th year, saw mostly sunshine with a few showers for the Great Northern Mud Run over the weekend, with more than 16,000 people joining the main event. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
. Heights
An astonishing 178 ‘ultra warriors’ additionally powered through at least two laps of the longer course yesterday, promised free entry for life if they managed more than five rounds. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
1. Sunshine and showers
Total Warrior, now its 12th year, saw mostly sunshine with a few showers for the Great Northern Mud Run over the weekend, with more than 16,000 people joining the main event. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. Heights
An astonishing 178 ‘ultra warriors’ additionally powered through at least two laps of the longer course yesterday, promised free entry for life if they managed more than five rounds. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Mud run
The main event, dubbed the “pinnacle” of obstacle racing, is said to be one of the most challenging in the UK, with options for either 6km or 12km races. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Fire pits
It’s noted as one of the most challenging for a reason, with fire pit jumps and ‘mud moguls’ featuring on the course as well. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe