Gravel Rocks Trail Running

Helmsley, United Kingdom • 10 Jul 2026

Gravel Rocks Trail Running 2026

Gravel Rocks is a multi-day, multi-sport enduro-style event held at Duncombe Park in the North York Moors. The event brings together runners and riders across two days and combines timed segments with festival facilities. Entry costs are fully inclusive of Friday and Saturday nights' camping and campervan pitches, showers, toilets, a timing chip, talks from industry brands, and the listed runs and routes. Food vendors, a coffee barista and a bar are present at the event centre.

Timed segments take place across the event; the exact number depends on the distance chosen. The Friday night run, called Gravel Rocks in the Dark, is a short, fully signed route for runners and includes two timed segments.

Distances and formats include:

  • 6 km Friday night run, two short timed segments, fully signed
  • 10 km Saturday route option
  • 20 km Saturday route option
  • 30 km Saturday route option

Saturday routes include feed stations on route. Saturday evening features live music from a band, a DJ, and a local bar at the event centre. Family members who attend only to support may attend free of charge. The event is organised by Focal Events and takes place at Duncombe Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
Saturday Route
20 km
Saturday Route
10 km
Saturday Route
6 km
Friday Night Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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