Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle
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Event overview
Its Grim Up North Running stages the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle at Aireville Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire. The next scheduled race date is 11/01/2026. The event uses the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath and offers multiple race distances along a flat, fast, waterside route. The stated finish includes sweets, chocolate and cake, and finishers receive a bespoke finisher's medal.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 Mile
- Half Marathon
- 20 Mile
- Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
Course, logistics and rules
The course surface is canal towpath and compact trail; routes are either out-and-back or lapped depending on distance. The event is fully supported with marshals, signage and feed stations approximately every 3 miles. A 6.5 hour cut-off applies for all distances.
Travel notes state the start area is a short walk from Skipton train station and local car parks and streets provide parking; the Leisure Centre pay and display is not recommended. The event is cup-less - reusable cups or bottles are requested. Headphone rules prohibit over-ear headphones; bone-conducting or one-ear-only devices are permitted. Downloadable GPX files are available and distance transfers may be managed online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
