Swinner Swagger

Event

Swinner Swagger is a trail race held at Usha Gap Campsite, Muker, on 4 July 2026. The event is organised by DalesRunner and uses the local valley and riverside paths around Keld, Gunnerside and Muker. Entrants must be 16 years or older.

Course

The route is approximately 15.5 km (9.6 miles) and follows the Hartlakes valley north to Kisdon Force, crosses a footbridge near Keld, climbs Swinner Gill, descends Gunnerside Gill to Ivelet, then joins the Pennine Way along the River Swale back to finish near Rampsholme footbridge. Terrain includes grassy paths, shooting tracks and short road/tarmac sections. Trail shoes are recommended. The start area is about 1.5 miles from the car park and race HQ.

Facilities and safety

The course is marked with orange tape, pin flags and coloured arrows, and critical turns and road crossings are manned by marshals. Aid stations provide water, sports drink (Active Root), sweet and savoury food, and a small supply of electrolyte drinks; no plastic cups are provided so runners should carry their own soft flask or collapsible cup. Portable toilets are available at the car park but not at the start or finish. Post-race refreshments include a hot drink, vegetable soup and a roll. Mandatory kit is required and may be spot-checked; required items include waterproof jacket and trousers, hat or buff, gloves, emergency blanket or bivvy, cup or soft flask, minimum 500 ml water and a fully charged mobile phone. GPX and map downloads are available for the route.

Entries and limits

Entries open 22 October 2025 and close 28 June 2026. Entry fees are £22 (affiliated) and £24 (unaffiliated), with a limit of 100 runners. The price includes a £1 donation to the National Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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