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Name: Kestrels Race to the Cakes
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Sothall

Sothall, United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026

Kestrels Race to the Cakes

Kestrels Race to the Cakes is a new event held on 13 June 2026 at Rother Valley Country Park and organised by Killamarsh Kestrels Running Club. The course is approximately 12k and is mainly off road. The route is signed and marked with tape and marshals are posted at key points to aid navigation.

The race is held under UKA rules and wearing headphones is not permitted. The event has a cut off time of two hours. The minimum age for entry is 18. Entry fees are listed as £15 for UKA members and £17 for non members. Entries open on 27 March 2026 and close on 7 June 2026; the entry list shows participants have already registered.

All runners receive a mug and a goody bag at the finish. Tea, coffee and a selection of cakes are available at the finish area. Practical information such as event terms and the cancellation or refund policy are provided by the organiser.

The course description focuses on off road terrain and on site support through signage and marshals. Information about specific meeting points or detailed itinerary is not provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Sothall

Race information

Registration

12 km

12k

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

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