Muddy Boots 10k

Ripon, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026

Event

Muddy Boots 10K is a chip-timed running event held in Ripon, North Yorkshire. The race starts and finishes at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School. It is organised by the St Wilfrid's Association, a registered charity, and proceeds support activities and improvements at the school. The event commonly attracts over 300 entries each year and has an entry limit of 500.

Distances

  • 10 kilometres - multi-terrain, approx. distance
  • ~1 kilometre - Muddy Boots Fun Run across school and adjoining fields

Course and facilities

The main course is an undulating, multi-terrain loop through farmland and picturesque countryside, using a mix of road, footpaths and trails. The course is not suitable for wheelchair athletes. Race HQ is at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School; space there is limited. Facilities listed include water stations, distance markers and toilets. There are no changing facilities, no showers and no baggage store. Homemade refreshments and cakes are available to purchase before, during and after the event.

Entries and fees

Entry is limited and the event is chip timed. Standard entry fees are: affiliated £18.00 and unaffiliated £20.00. The Fun Run entry is £5 online or £6 on the day. Race licence approval is listed as subject to confirmation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10 Kilometres
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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