Marsden Moors and Marathon
Marsden, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon
The Marsden Moors event is a set of circular challenge routes that start and finish at Marsden Parochial Hall, adjacent to St Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden (Grid ref SE 046116). The event area is in and around the Colne Valley and uses OS Explorer maps OL21 and part of OL1. Route descriptions, maps, GPX files and tracklogs are available to download; paper copies will not be supplied at the start.
Distances offered:
- 26 miles full route including the Marsden Moors Marathon
- 23 miles circular Colne Valley route
- 18 miles shorter circular route
The extended Marathon route follows additional moorland paths and includes sections by Wessenden Reservoir, Wessenden Lodge, Hey Brinks, Round Hill and parts of the Colne Valley Circuit, returning via field paths and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal towpath. Participants should be prepared for isolated moorland terrain and carry suitable equipment for the conditions.
Entries are by advance registration through SiEntries only. Entry fees are £15 for LDWA members and £18 for non-members; on-the-day entries may be available at a higher fee. Entry is limited to 150 participants with a wait list when full. Entry includes tea and toast at registration, checkpoint refreshments, a finish meal and a certificate. Dogs are permitted if under constant control and on a lead. U16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and entry for them is free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.