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Cracoe Cracker Challenge

Rylstone, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge takes place on Saturday 21 February 2026 at Cracoe Village Hall, Cracoe, North Yorkshire, BD23 6LQ (grid ref SD973597; what3words: pleaser.hitters.rejoiced). The event is organised by LDWA - West Yorkshire and offers routes that explore the Yorkshire Dales. It is open to walkers and runners with a minimum age of 16.

Distances

  • 25 miles
  • 12 miles

Entry, course and logistics

Entries opened 1 June 2025 and close 14 February 2026. Entries were limited to the first 125; the event is currently full with 125 entries and 20 waiting list places. Fees vary by distance and membership status, for example LDWA members pay £15 for the 25-mile route and £12 for the 12-mile route; non-members pay higher rates. Waiting list entrants enter as normal and pay only if offered a place.

The course includes checkpoints: the start serves tea, coffee and toast; there are well stocked checkpoints at 7, 12 and 18 miles; and a meal is provided at the finish. The 25-mile route has a cut-off at Checkpoint 2 (12 miles); anyone not through that checkpoint by the stated cut-off time will be asked to retire. The walk is to be completed in 10 hours. Parking is limited at the village hall with additional parking on Hetton road and in the B6265 layby; marshals will direct. Dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

Registration
25 mi
25 Miles Route
12 mi
12 Miles Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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