Solstice Saunter
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Event overview
The Solstice Saunter is a fundraising 5 mile run on the Bolton Abbey Estate near Skipton on Saturday 21 June 2026. The event supports Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and includes an on-site run and a virtual entry option where participants run a 5 mile route of their own choice on the same day. Every participant is chip timed and those who select the medal option receive a bespoke Solstice Saunter medal; virtual runners are posted their medal in advance. The event is supported by the Ecology Building Society and Cobbydale Forge. Organisers have removed single use plastic bottles from the event and parking is included in the entry price.
Course, facilities and entry
Distance: 5 miles. The course is multi-terrain, hilly and run as a single lap. The event is not suitable for wheelchairs. Race headquarters is on a field across the river from the Cavendish Pavilions. Facilities listed include water stations, distance markers and toilets; there are no changing facilities, showers or baggage storage. Entry options and fees listed are: Adult on-site with medal £26.00, Under 18 on-site with medal £18.00, and virtual entry with medal posted £26.00. The entry limit is 1,000 places and entry on the day is not available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.