Cracoe Cracker Challenge
Rylstone, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026
Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026
The Cracoe Cracker Challenge offers a choice of two routes through the Yorkshire Dales, open to walkers and runners and based at Cracoe Village Hall, Cracoe, North Yorkshire, BD23 6LQ. The event is organised by LDWA - West Yorkshire and uses the village hall as the start and finish location; grid reference SD973597.
Distances
- 25 miles
- 12 miles
Entries are limited to the first 125 participants; a waiting list is maintained when the event reaches capacity. Entry opening and closing dates are given, with separate member and non-member fee levels for each distance. The minimum age is 16 or older.
The route includes checkpoints: a start checkpoint serving tea, coffee and toast; well stocked checkpoints at 7.5, 8.8, 12 and 20.5 miles; and a meal at the finish. There is a cut-off at 13:30 at Checkpoint 3 (12.5 miles) for those on the 25 mile route; participants not through this checkpoint will be asked to retire. The walk is to be completed in 10 hours.
Parking at the village hall is limited; additional parking is available on the left-hand side of Hetton Road and in the large layby on the B6265. Marshals will assist with parking and directions. Overnight parking in the village hall car park is not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.