The Mctaggart Trot
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Event
The McTaggart Trot is scheduled for Sunday, 21 December 2025 in Eppleby Village (postcode DL11 7AT). The event is sponsored by Dales Runner and organised by Darlington Harriers. It is a road/pavement fun run on an undulating course with a maximum of 350 entrants. Entries close on 20/12/2025. Minimum age is 10 years. Transfers are closed.
Format and distances
Teams are typically made up of three runners. Teams start together at the slowest runner's pace. The course is a loop of 3.1 miles (5 km). At the end of each loop one team member stops so that team totals are 5 km, 10 km and 15 km respectively; team members must be together at each handover. Individuals can enter and give an expected time for their chosen distance; the organisers will place them in a team.
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 15 km
Entry fees listed are £12.00 for each of the 3.1 mile, 6.2 mile and 9.3 mile options; fees include transaction charges. Competitors are encouraged to wear Christmas outfits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
