The Cragg Challenge
JUN
27
2027
Timed running and cycling events on Cragg Road in Mytholmroyd, featuring multiple distances, a school relay, a cycle ascent and a 60K sportive.
Sun 27 Jun 2027
60 kilometers
10 miles
10 kilometers
5 kilometers
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The Cragg Challenge 2027
The Cragg Challenge is a road-closed event of running and cycling on Cragg Road (B6138) in Mytholmroyd, HX7 5AF. Registrations on the day take place at the Royd Ices building adjacent to the start and finish area. All official events are timed and will use the same start/finish location on Cragg Road.
Main events planned for the day include:
- 10 mile run, measured and run up and down the climb.
- 10K run, ascent to a turning point then return.
- 5K run, ascent to a turning point then return.
- 1 mile John Jones Memorial Mile, measured up and down Cragg Road.
- Cycle Ascent, a timed ascent under full road closure with an electronic clock at the summit.
- Cragg 60K Sportive, a fully marked 60 km cycle sportive that starts with a climb and finishes with a descent to Cragg Vale.
- Oliver Collinge Climb, a school relay involving local primary and secondary schools; entries for this relay are managed through participating schools.
There are restricted numbers for each event and a stated no refunds policy. Registrations, event details, and ticket options are provided through the organiser's event entry system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
60 km
Cragg 60k Sportive
10 mi
The 10 Mile
10 km
The 10k
5 km
The 5k
The John Jones Memorial Mile
Cycle Ascent
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