Moonlight Meander

Otley, United Kingdom • 7 Nov 2026

Event overview

Moonlight Meander is a nighttime trail running event on 7 November 2026 at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park, North Lane, Otley, LS21 2NP. The route is a looped trail with options of approximately 3 miles and 6.7 miles. The course is described as undulating on good trail under low-light conditions; participants are asked to use head-torches or other lights. The course is marshalled and signed. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and treats.

Practical information

  • Entry fees listed in the source range from about £13 to £25 depending on distance and category.
  • The shorter option is open to entrants aged 16 and over on the event date; the longer option is open to entrants aged 17 and over on the event date.
  • Feed and drink stations are provided approximately every 3 miles.
  • Public toilets are available in the car park. Parking and registration are co-located in a public pay-and-display area; registration opens from 4pm and participants are advised to allow around one hour to park, register and use the toilets.

Participant notes

Post-event feedback in the source praised marshals, clear route signage in many places, the finish-line food and the medal. Some reports mentioned occasional shortages at aid or toilet facilities and places where the route felt less clear at night. Overall participant ratings in the source average above four stars. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
6.7 Mile
3 mi
3.3 Mile
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