The Cragg Challenge

JUN
27
2027
A day of timed running and cycling on Cragg Road in Mytholmroyd, featuring multiple runs, a 60K sportive and timed cycling ascents on 27 June 2027.
10 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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The Cragg Challenge 2027

The Cragg Challenge takes place on Sunday 27 June 2027 with all events held on Cragg Road (B6138) in Mytholmroyd, HX7 5AF. The start and finish line is adjacent to the Royd Ices building, and on-the-day registrations are at Royd Ices next to the start/finish. The road will be closed for the event and all official events will be timed. There are restricted entry numbers for each event and no refunds are offered.

Main events planned for the day include:

  • 10 mile run up and down Cragg Road on a measured 10 mile course
  • 10K run with an ascent to a turning point then return
  • 5K run with an ascent to a mid-hill turning point then return
  • John Jones Memorial Mile a measured 1 mile course up and down Cragg Road
  • Cycle Ascent timed ascent with an electronic summit clock synchronized to the start
  • Cragg 60K Sportive fully marked cycle sportive featuring climbs and descents
  • Cycle Time Trial individually timed cycling event on the ascent course
  • Oliver Collinge Climb a school relay with entries managed through participating schools

Registrations, course location, timing methods, and entry limits are organised from the Royd Ices area next to the start/finish on Cragg Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 mi
The 10 Mile
10 km
The 10k
5 km
The 5k
The John Jones Memorial Mile

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