Swainby Sweep
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Swainby Sweep (19 April 2026)
Swainby Sweep is a circular trail race event in the North York Moors National Park, based at Swainby Village Hall, 30 High Street, Swainby, DL6 3EG. The event is organised by Moors and Dales Races (MaDRaces). Distances offered:
- 7 miles
- 16 miles
Details
Courses run mainly on bridleways and footpaths with small sections on minor road. Terrain is varied and includes moorland, forest tracks, exposed uplands and some muddy sections. The route takes in Cod Beck and Oak Dale Reservoirs, Scarth Wood, Whorlton Moors and Black Hambleton, and includes parts of the Cleveland Way.
The event provides marked courses, regular checkpoints, marshals on route and water/feed stations. Medical provision is supplied by AED Medical Ltd. Facilities include car parking, a goodie bag with a race medal and trophies for male and female finishers - 1st to 3rd overall and 1st to 3rd in each age group. Entry opened 27 July 2025 and closes 14 April 2026. Minimum age is 18 or older. Entry fees vary by distance and affiliation status, with listed prices for affiliated and unaffiliated runners. A small donation to the North York Moors National Park and Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team is included in each entry fee. Technical T-shirts are available as an optional extra. Running with dogs is not permitted due to livestock and UKA rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.