Pink Moon - Ladies Trail Half Marathon

Event Overview

The Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail running event. It takes place in April and is named after the full moon that occurs in that month. This is the second edition of the event. It is based on the organizer's existing Lunar Trails half marathon races.

Course and Route

The race follows an out-and-back route. Runners start by going through Sutton Springs Wood before climbing to the Five Pits Trail. The course then undulates to a turning loop, where an aid station is located. The route is described as scenic. Participants are advised that the trail course may take 20 to 30 minutes longer to complete than a typical road half marathon.

Event Details and Logistics

Registration and the race finish are at Race HQ on Rock Lane in Sutton Scarsdale. Free car parking is available at the HQ and on the nearby lane. Toilets are provided at the Race HQ. All finishers receive a medal. After the race, complementary cake and hot drinks are available by a campfire.

There is a time limit of three and a half hours. An optional earlier start is offered for participants who prefer not to run at dusk or in the dark, or for slower athletes; this is not a competitive wave start.

Safety and Support

A checkpoint at the halfway turnaround point in Pilsley provides water, squash, and sweets. Additional marshals wearing high-visibility clothing are positioned along the course, including in Sutton Springs Wood. Glow sticks are used to mark the path through the wood and down Rock Lane. A tail runner or safety bike is present on the course. Medic cover is provided both on the course and at the race headquarters.

Charity

The event raises funds for a local Women's Aid charity called The Elm Foundation. The organizer states they follow SheRACES guidelines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.