Marsden Moors and Marathon

Marsden Moors and Marathon

The event offers a trio of circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley, close to Marsden near Huddersfield (grid ref SE 046116). Distances are available in three options.

• 26.2 miles
• 23 miles
• 18 miles

The Marsden Moors now incorporates a full marathon route that follows the existing checkpoints with an extended section including descent to a footbridge over Blakely Clough, a path to a ford, Wessenden Reservoir embankment, Wessenden Lodge, Hey Brinks, Deer Hill Conduit, a descent via Round Hill to the B6107 (Meltham Road), the Colne Valley Circuit to the A62, a field path from Olive Branch restaurant to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the towpath back to the start. A full route description, maps, GPS files and tracklogs are provided for download.

Start and finish are at Marsden Parochial Hall, adjacent to St Bartholomew’s Church. Car parking is available in the Railway Station overspill car park, about a five minute walk from the event HQ; marshals will assist.

Entry is by SIEntries only. Fees are listed for LDWA and non LDWA participants, with entries on the day only if places remain. The event limit is 150 participants and a wait list operates when full. U16s may enter free only if accompanied by parents.

Entry includes tea and toast at registration, cold drinks and snacks at checkpoints, a finish meal and a certificate. Paper copies of route descriptions and maps will not be supplied; participants should print or download maps to their own devices. OS maps for the event are OL21 and OL1. The organiser states that participants are responsible for their own dietary and medical needs. Refund, substitution and cancellation terms apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.