Swainby Sweep

APR

19

2026

Take on the Swainby Sweep on 19 April 2026 in the North York Moors, choosing 7 or 16 mile circular trail routes that pass reservoirs, moors and forest tracks. Marked courses, checkpoints and goodie bags make this a scenic and rewarding day out.

Sun 19 Apr 2026

Swainby, Yorkshire and The Humber

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16 miles 7 miles

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Swainby Sweep : overview

Swainby Sweep is a one-day trail race on 19 April 2026 in the North York Moors National Park, based at Swainby Village Hall, DL6 3EG. The event offers circular trail race options of:

7 miles
16 miles

Minimum age to enter is 18. Entries open 27 July 2025 and close 14 April 2026. Entry fees differ for affiliated and unaffiliated runners. Registration is handled through the SiEntries system.

Course, services and prizes

The course runs mainly on bridleways and footpaths with small sections on minor road, and passes Cod Beck and Oak Dale reservoirs, Scarth Wood, Whorlton Moors and Black Hambleton. Terrain includes exposed uplands and forest tracks. The route is marked and accompanied by regular checkpoints, water/feed stations, a route description and downloadable GPS routes. Medical cover is provided by AED Medical Ltd. The event provides car parking, a goodie bag including a race medal, and offers optional technical T-shirts for purchase. A small donation to the North York Moors National Park and Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team is included in each entry fee. Trophies are awarded to male and female 1st–3rd overall and to 1st–3rd in each age group. Running with dogs is not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.