Rombalds Stride
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About the race
Rombalds Stride is a single-lap trail event covering 23 Miles that starts and finishes in Guiseley, Leeds. The route passes through Esholt, Baildon, Ilkley, Burley Woodhead and Menston, and takes in Rombalds Moor, Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin. The course runs over open moorland and is described as hilly.
Entry is limited to 550 places with 349 places listed as remaining. Minimum age for entry is 18 unless the entrant is a member of the Scout or Guide association, in which case the minimum age is 12; Scout and Guide entrants should provide group name and district on entry. LDWA members should include their membership number. Entry on the day is not available. Race HQ is at 15th Airedale Scout HQ LS20 9BT.
Facilities and support include toilets at the start and finish, refreshments at checkpoints along the route and a meal at the finish with options for different dietary requirements. Organisers ask entrants to bring their own cup to reduce plastic use and note they cannot guarantee against cross contamination at checkpoints. A GPX file and route instructions with map references will be made available close to the event. The event is organised by the 15th Airedale Scout Group and offers T shirt options and a T shirt design submission competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
