The Dentdale Run
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event
The Dentdale Run is a road race held in Dent in the Yorkshire Dales on Saturday 14 March 2026. The event is organised by the Dentdale Run Committee in aid of Dent Church of England Primary School. The race has an entry limit of 300 and a race licence is being applied for. The event is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Distances and course
- 14.2 miles
- 7.9 miles
The 14.2-mile route runs from Dent towards Sedbergh, turns back at Rash Bridge, continues past Cowgill and turns back at Ewegales to finish in the centre of Dent. The 7.9-mile route follows the first half of the 14.2-mile course before returning to finish in the village centre. The courses have hilly profiles and markers are in place for 10 km and half marathon points.
Facilities and logistics
Both races are chip timed and numbers are collected on the day. Results are displayed on a large screen inside the school after finishing. Finishers are provided with hot drinks, sandwiches and cakes. On-course facilities include water stations, distance markers, toilets, changing facilities, showers and baggage storage. Free car parking is available in the village; drivers are asked to follow the instructions of parking marshals and not to park on the roadside. Trophies and prizes are awarded in line with England Athletics age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
