Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle
Knaresborough, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2026
Knaresborough Soft Shoe Shuffle
The Knaresborough Soft Shoe Shuffle is a multi-distance running event held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. The event uses a roughly 6.5-mile loop through parkland and along a converted railway track between Knaresborough and Harrogate; runners complete a set number of laps according to their chosen distance. The official start location is the Start of the Beryl Burton Cycleway in the park; the event does not start, finish, or register at Mother Shipton's Cave. Participants receive detailed maps and parking/start/registration information in advance.
Distances offered:
- 10k (ish)
- Half Marathon
- 20 Miler
- Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
On-course provisions include feed stations approximately every three miles offering water, snacks, and fuel. Public toilets are located in the nearby car park. The event operates a cup-less policy to reduce waste; participants are asked to bring their own reusable cup or bottle. Headphone use is restricted for safety: large over-ear headphones are not permitted, while bone-conduction or single-ear in-ear devices are allowed. Transfers and deferrals can be managed online. Road shoes are advised for the surfaces used on the route. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and post-race refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.