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Calverley Chaos

Name: Calverley Chaos
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2025

Calverley Chaos is a 12-kilometre trail race held in Rodley, Leeds, along the fully marked Calverley Millennium Way footpath. Organized by Great Owl Running, the event features a unique twist where half the runners complete the course clockwise and the other half anti-clockwise on a single loop with undulating terrain and approximately 200 meters of elevation. The race starts and finishes at The Railway Inn, Calverley Bridge, with facilities including water stations, toilets, and baggage storage. Participants are required to bring their own water containers and wear trail shoes. The event is limited to 100 runners, offering a challenging and scenic trail running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Leeds

Race information

Registration

12 km

200 m+

12km / 7.5 Miles

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

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