Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run
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Event overview
Breezy in Brighouse & Special Solstice Run is a series of trail races taking place in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, alongside the Calder & Hebble navigation canal. The course runs on canal towpath as an out-and-back route and is described as not overly challenging. The event includes a 6.5 hour cut-off across the races. Registration items such as bibs are issued on the day.
Distances
- 5k (Summer Solstice 5k; held as two separate 5k runs)
- 10k
- Half marathon
- Marathon
Course and support
Feed stations are placed on the course, normally around every three miles, offering drinks and food; the event operates a cup-less approach so participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle. Marshals are positioned along the route and there may be unmarshalled road crossings. Large over-ear headphones are banned; bone-conducting headphones or single in-ear use are allowed where needed.
Logistics and entry
Parking is provided in a pub field for a £5 charge payable to the pub; car sharing is recommended. The races are licensed by the Trail Running Association. Entry fees range from £16 to £42. Finishers receive a bespoke Solstice medal and post-race cake and other goodies. Transfers and deferrals can be self-served online up to 48 hours before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
