Harkerside Hustle
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Event overview
Harkerside Hustle is scheduled for Sunday 4 October 2026. The event is organised by DalesRunner and is the finale of a short course trail series. The main race distance is a half marathon. Minimum age to enter is 16 or older. Entry fees listed are £24 for UKA members and £26 for non-members. Entries open on 27 November 2025 and close on 27 September 2026.
Course and race services
The race starts and finishes at The Dales Bike Centre in Reeth. The route leaves Grinton and follows paths in Swaledale, including a short road section onto Harkerside Moor, past an iron age farmstead, up Whitaside Moor, a descent through Apedale, a climb to the Height of Greets, and crossings near Grinton Smelt Mill and Sharrow Hill before returning to the Dales Bike Centre. The course surface includes moorland trods, hard-packed tracks and grassy paths. Distances are described as rough estimates. A GPX file and map are available. Aid stations are fully stocked and include vegan and gluten-free options. A finishers soup and roll is included in the entry. Hot drinks and cakes are available to purchase from The Dales Bike Centre cafe. Car parking is provided. A finishers neck tube is offered for a small additional fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
