BOFRA - Malham Charity Relays

Malham, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Event

The BOFRA Malham Charity Relays take place on Sunday 27 September 2026 in Malham, Yorks Dales, England. The event is a relay category race organised by BOFRA and based at the Lister Arms, Malham, BD23 4DB (Grid Reference 901629, What3Words ///briefing.download.hurtles). Teams are mixed and are made up on the day, with juniors and seniors placed into teams at random. Minimum age to take part is 6. Entry is on the day only, with an entry fee of £3 per person; there is no pre-entry. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. All proceeds are donated to a charity chosen by BOFRA.

Course

The course is a short fell relay of about 1.10 km (0.70 miles) with approximately 73 m / 240 ft of climb. The route starts from the bridge, includes a short section of road, then a steep climb to near the summit of Cawden Hill, followed by a straight descent back. Senior and junior runners use the same route as part of mixed teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

0.70 Miles / 1.10 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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