Malham Trail Half Marathon

Malham, United Kingdom • 5 Sep 2026

Malham Trail Half

The Malham Trail Half Marathon is an off-road running event based in Malham, North Yorkshire. This race serves as the third installment of the Due North Trail Trilogy and begins at Malham Show Field. The route takes participants through well-known landmarks including Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. The course features a notable ascent to Weets Top, followed by a long descent offering views of the surrounding landscape.

The event offers the following distances:

  • 21.1 km (Half Marathon)

Participants must be at least 17 years old to enter. The course is partially way-marked, and runners are required to carry specific safety equipment, including a waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, a mobile phone with a location app, and a reusable cup or bottle as no cups are provided at aid stations. Drinks stations along the route provide water and juice.

The entry fee includes free car parking at the venue and a post-race meal such as pie or soup. Registered runners also receive a bottle of beer, event merchandise, and items from race sponsors. On-site facilities include a toilet block located within the race field. Prizes are awarded across several categories, including the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers, as well as age category winners from V40 to V70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
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