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Hawkswick Dash

Name: Hawkswick Dash
Start: 2025-06-15
End: 2025-06-15
Location: Skipton

Skipton, United Kingdom • 15 Jun 2025

The Hawkswick Dash is a fell running event held in Hawkswick, Littondale, located between Grassington and Arncliffe in the UK. The race covers a distance of 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with a challenging 600 feet (170 meters) climb. The course begins with a gentle track, followed by a steep ascent to the ridge, then continues along the skyline before a very steep descent back across a bridge to the start field. The event features age categories from under 9 to seniors and serves as a British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) Championship counter. Parking is available nearby for a small fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Skipton

Race information

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1.40 Miles / 2.25 Km

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

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