Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle
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Event overview
Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle is a running festival in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire on 18 October 2026. The event offers multiple distance options based on a 6.5-mile loop, with entrants completing a set number of laps to reach their chosen distance. The course starts from the centre of Knaresborough and runs through parkland and along a disused railway track between Knaresborough and Harrogate.
Distances and entry
- 10k (ish)
- Half Marathon
- 20 Miler (ish)
- Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
Entry fees range from about £25 to £56 depending on distance. Some distances have minimum age requirements: the 10k is open to entrants aged 16 and over, the Half Marathon to 17 and over, and the 20 Mile and Marathon to 18 and over.
Facilities and rules
Feed stations are provided at approximately every 3 miles offering water, snacks, and fuel. The organiser provides marshals and course signage, and finishers receive a bespoke medal and post-race treats. The event is cup-less, so participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle. Large over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone-conduction or one-in/one-out in-ear headphones are allowed. Road shoes are advisable. Parking is in a public pay-and-display car park a short walk from registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
