Marsden Moors and Marathon

Marsden, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Event and routes

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon is scheduled for Saturday 9 May 2026. The event is organised by The Irregulars and takes place in and around the Colne Valley, with the start and finish at Marsden Parochial Hall, adjacent to St Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden (HD7 6DN, grid ref SE 046116). The Marsden Moors now includes a full marathon variant. Route descriptions, maps, GPX and tracklogs are provided for download.

Distances

  • 26.2 miles (marathon / full route)
  • 23 miles
  • 18 miles

Logistics and entry

Entries are handled online via SiEntries. Entry fees are £15 for LDWA members and £18 for non-members; on-the-day entries may be available at £25. The event is limited to 150 entrants; a waiting list operates when full. Children under 16 walk only when accompanied by a parent or guardian; U-18s must be LDWA members or walk with parents/guardians. Dogs are allowed but must be under constant control and on a lead.

Participants are advised to carry suitable equipment for moorland terrain and variable weather, for example sturdy footwear, waterproofs, warm clothing, map, compass, whistle, torch and a survival bag. Entry includes tea and toast at registration, cold drinks and snacks at checkpoints, a meal at the finish and a certificate. Free parking is available in the railway station overspill car park, a short walk from event headquarters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
26 Mile
23 mi
23 Mile
18 mi
18 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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