Dalesrunner 40
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Event Details
The DalesRunner 40 is the final event in a series. It is scheduled for 4th October 2026. The start and finish point is The Dales Bike Centre in Reeth, located in Swaledale.
Course Description
The route begins in Grinton with a short road section before transitioning to moorland tracks. It passes the Maiden Castle Iron Age Hill Fort and ascends Whitaside Moor. The course follows Apedale Road to Dent’s Houses, then heads south into Wensleydale. Runners cross the Bolton Estate with views of Pen Hill, pass Green Haw Hut, and traverse Carperby Moor. A descent via Oxclose Road goes under Ponderledge Scar to the village of Carperby. Footpaths through pasture fields lead through West Bolton to Castle Bolton before returning to Dent’s Houses. The route climbs to the Height of Greets, descends to Grinton Smelt Mill, and offers views from Sharrow Hill before finishing at The Dales Bike Centre through Cogden Hall.
The terrain includes hard packed footpaths and tracks, moorland trods, grassy pasture, and some short road sections. Trail shoes are suggested. The distance is approximately a marathon or slightly longer.
Race Logistics
The course will be fully marked and shared with a shorter option called the Harkerside Hustle. Participants receive a tracker and a GPX trace. Road crossings are marshalled.
There is a cut-off at the first visit to Dent’s Houses, roughly 7.5 miles into the route. Runners not meeting this cut-off may be redirected to a half marathon course. An early start is available for those estimating a finish time over 6.5 hours.
Post-race, a hot soup and roll are included with entry. Hot drinks and cakes can be purchased separately. Aid stations are stocked with vegan and gluten-free options. Other features include car parking and GPX map access.
Entrants must be aged 16 or older. Runners under 18 require adult accompaniment. Entry fees are £45.00 for UKA members and £47.00 for non-members. Entries open on 27th November 2025 and close on 27th September 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
