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Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle

Knaresborough, United Kingdom • 2 Nov 2025

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle is a trail running event held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. The race features a scenic 6.5-mile loop course that gently climbs through parkland and follows an old railway track between Knaresborough and Harrogate, showcasing beautiful countryside and a charming Yorkshire town. Participants can choose from multiple distances including approximately 10k, half marathon, 20 miler, marathon, and ultra marathon.

The terrain is mostly flat with good trail and road surfaces. The course is well-marked and marshalled, with feed stations every three miles. Finishers receive bespoke medals and treats, making it a rewarding experience for trail running enthusiasts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Knaresborough

Race information

Registration
26 mi
Marathon
20 mi
20 Miler
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k(ish)
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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