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Marsden Moors and Marathon

Marsden, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles (the marathon), 23 miles, and 18 miles. Start/finish is Marsden Parochial Hall.

The event features moorland and valley scenery, with a full marathon route that uses the same checkpoints plus additional miles. Entries are open to LDWA and non-LDWA participants; dogs on leads are allowed. The field is limited to 150 with online entry via SiEntries; printed route descriptions aren’t supplied at the start.

Maps required: OS Explorer OL21 and part OL1. Tea, snacks, a finish meal, and a certificate are included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Marsden

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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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