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Bronte Half Marathon

Name: Bronte Half Marathon
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Oxenhope

Oxenhope, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Bronte Half Marathon is a trail running event scheduled for Sunday 20th September 2026. This hill-based course takes place in the heart of Bronte Country, situated between Haworth and Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. The race is organized by Sue Ryder, with the main race headquarters located at Penistone Hill Country Park in Haworth.

Race Format

The event consists of a single-lap trail run covering a distance of 13.1 miles. The entry limit is set at 200 participants. The course is characterized by its hilly profile and is not suitable for wheelchair users. There are no distance markers on the course, and changing facilities, baggage storage, and shower facilities are not available on-site. Toilets and water stations are provided for participants.

The event is held in conjunction with a long-standing mountain bike challenge in the same area. Runners follow a route across the Yorkshire landscape while utilizing the established infrastructure of the cycling event, including existing signage and feed stations.

Location and Provisions

The start and finish area is positioned near Oxenhope and Haworth. All participants receive a race memento and a serving of pie and peas at the finish. The current course record for the men's category is held at 1:39:20, and the women's record stands at 2:33:07. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13.1 Miles

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Oxenhope

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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