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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 scheduled for Saturday 13 June 2026 at Rother Valley Country Park. The route is approximately 12k and is mainly off road. The course is signed and marked with tape and marshals will be positioned at key points to assist with navigation.

The event is held under UKA rules; wearing headphones is not permitted. A cut off time of 2 hours applies and the minimum age for entry is 18. Entry periods run from 27 March 2026 to 7 June 2026. Entry fees are listed by membership status with UKA members and non members charged different amounts.

All participants receive a mug and a goody bag after the race. Tea, coffee and a selection of cakes are available at the finish area.

The race uses physical course markings and marshals rather than electronic navigation. No start time or finishing time is provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Sothall

Race information

Registration

12 km

Approx 12k Route

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

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