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Return of Roche Abbey

Leeds, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026

The Return of Roche Abbey is a trail running event held in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, starting and finishing at the Travellers Rest pub on Main Street, Brookhouse. The race features a challenging, undulating lapped course of 6.7 miles per lap, combining trail, road, grass, and woodland terrain, including stepping stones with marshal assistance. Runners can choose from four distances, catering to all levels. The event offers multiple water and feed stations, enthusiastic marshals, and a welcoming social atmosphere post-race with cake, a chip butty, and drinks at the pub. A portion of proceeds supports English Heritage, preserving the nearby historic Roche Abbey ruins. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Leeds

Race information

Registration
26 mi
Marathon
20 mi
20 Miles
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
6.7 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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