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Run Bolton Abbey

Name: Run Bolton Abbey
Start: 2025-11-09
End: 2025-11-09
Location: Skipton

Skipton, United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025

Run Bolton Abbey is a scenic trail running event held at the Bolton Abbey Estate in North Yorkshire, featuring distances ranging from 2.4 miles to a half marathon. Participants can enjoy the beautiful autumnal landscape while raising funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The event includes a family fun run, a 10K, and a 10-mile race, with revised routes for easier navigation. Each finisher will contribute to a tree planting initiative instead of receiving a medal. The event promotes community spirit and supports hospice care, making it a meaningful experience for all involved. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Skipton

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 mi

10 Mile

10 km

10k

2.4 Mile Family Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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