She Strides Trail Metric Marathon
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She Strides Metric Marathon
The She Strides Metric Marathon is a trail race of 26 km that starts and finishes in the centre of Hebden Bridge. The event is presented as a step from a half-marathon to a full marathon distance for those building longer-distance experience or as a training run for more experienced trail runners.
The route begins in town and climbs onto the moor. After a steep climb the course flattens and runs past Stoodley Pike across sandy and rocky trails and sections of stone slabs. Runners pass reservoirs and reach a turn point at the car park of the White House pub before returning along the same line, with the downhill section leading back to the town finish.
The course is clearly marked with flags, and a tail runner and a halfway checkpoint are provided. Marshals are positioned along the route and a water station at the turnaround offers water and squash. A secure baggage store is available for belongings. All finishers receive a medal.
Registration takes place at The Excited Goat Coffee Lounge, Crown Street, Hebden Bridge HX7 8EH. Event organiser is She Strides. Parking in town is limited; car parks are available, Hebden Bridge train station is about a 10 minute walk from registration, and main bus stops are on New Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
