Carry on in the Colliery
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Event overview
Carry on in the Colliery is an event run by Its Grim Up North Running as part of the Yorkshire Colliery Weekend. The event takes place at Rabbit Ings Country Park, Lund Hill Lane, Royston, Shafton, Barnsley S71 4BB. Parking and public toilets are available in the country park carpark. A separate Canicross event is included on the same day. Finisher's medals are provided.
Course and race details
The course at Rabbit Ings is mainly off road. The 5 mile option uses a lapped route where each loop includes one short, steep climb with views over the local countryside. Downloadable GPX files are provided for navigation; not every corner or junction will be marshalled and there may be unmarshalled road crossings.
Distances offered include:
- Ultra
- Marathon
- 20 miles
- 15 miles
- 10 miles
- 5 miles
- Canine Canter 5 miles
Feed stations are normally placed around every three miles and offer drinks and food; participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle. Large over-ear headphones are banned; bone-conducting or one-in-one-out earphones are permitted if needed. Runners who need to withdraw should inform the nearest marshal. Transfers or deferrals can be self-served via the booking platform used at purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.