The route
The route has been put together, tried and tested by local trail running vets and is a mix of quiet country lanes, footpaths, bridleways, byways and river crossings (bridges for some!). Starting at Highside Playing Fields in Kirkby Malzeard, the route heads west along country lanes towards Kirkby Malzeard Moor for a gentle warm up before taking to the trails. Following parts of the infamous Crackpots Mosaic Trail and Ripon Rowel Walk routes, the route gradually climbs to the highest point at the 6km mark - with fantastic views across Nidderdale to the west and the North York Moors as far as Roseberry Topping to the east. It's mostly downhill from there with a few little bumps and river crossings on the way before hitting the tarmac just after 9km for a fast downhill finish back into the village. The full route is available here.
What's included
Everything you need to enjoy the run plus some free grub & a cuppa afterwards.
Chip timing
Our friends at Even Splits are providing chip timing so you'll get an accurate finish time.
Cuppa
There'll be a free cuppa waiting for you at the finish line.
Food
And if you're feeling peckish there will be a free pork or veggie pie.
Parking
Free parking is also included in the entry fee.
Entry fees
Your entry fee covers the cost of putting on the event, chip timing & food. Any profit goes straight into the village coffers.
Affiliated
For UKA affiliated runners
£18
Unaffiliated
For all other runners
£20
Prize draw
We've got lots of fantastic prizes lined up that any runner can win! Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for their generosity! 🙏
All runners automatically get ONE entry to the prize draw but you can massively increase your chances of winning by getting more runners to sign up - for each person you get to sign up you get an EXTRA entry in the prize draw. So getting just one person to sign up doubles your chance of winning a prize! If you get someone else to sign up, please message us on Facebook saying who you got to enter and we'll give you an extra entry in the prize draw. Good luck!
Grantley Hall spa day
A luxury spa day for 2 at the AA Hotel of the Year England! Immerse yourself in the luxuriously rejuvenating environment of the Three Graces Spa at Grantley Hall. 🛀
Swinton Bivouac stay
A two-night mid-week Yurt break for two people inc bottle of prosecco on arrival, two spa sessions, dinner in The Terrace for one evening, breakfast in your Yurt and all the Bivouac facilities! 🏕️
The Ivy Harrogate
Enjoy relaxed, all-day dining from modern British cuisine to brasserie-inspired classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone to love. 😋
Whittakers Gin tour
A tour for 2 people with a welcome gin & tonic, distillery tour and talk with gin tasting and finishing with a gin & tonic at the bar. 🥴
Basco Fine Foods cava
Six bottles of fine Spanish cava to be drawn as 6 individual prizes. Perfect for enjoying these fine summer evenings. 🥂
