The Descent

JUL

2026

The Descent on 3 July 2026 is a chip timed 10 km road race near Halifax that drops over 300 metres for a fast, scenic evening run. Entries are capped at 100 and include a coach transfer from Green Lane with race day registration.

Fri 3 Jul 2026

Greetland, Yorkshire and The Humber

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10 kilometers

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The Descent - Overview

The Descent is a road 10 km race held on 3 July 2026 in the Halifax area. The course starts near the top of Scammondon and finishes in West Vale, with a net descent of over 300 metres. The route is described as mainly downhill and is chip timed. The event location is given as Green Lane, Greetland, Halifax HX4 8AD.

Event details and logistics

Registration is open on race day between 18:00 and 18:50. A coach transfers participants to the start at 19:00; the race begins shortly after arrival at the top. Entry places are capped at 100. The listed entry price range is between £25 and £26. There is an option to add a shirt to an entry. Parking is available across the road behind the Brow Bridge Cafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

The Descent 10k