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Mickleden Straddle

Name: Mickleden Straddle
Start: 2025-02-02
End: 2025-02-02
Location: Langsett

Langsett, United Kingdom • 2 Feb 2025

The Mickleden Straddle is a challenging fell race returning after a five-year hiatus, set to take place in South Yorkshire. Covering a distance of 14.3 miles with an ascent of 2,431 feet, this Category BL race requires participants to possess navigation skills and prior fell running experience due to its difficult high-level moorland terrain and potential severe winter weather. The event is organized by Denby Dale AC and features a mandatory kit check at registration. Entry is limited to 150 participants, with pre-registration required as no entries will be accepted on the day of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Langsett

Race information

Registration

14 mi

2431 m+

14.3 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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