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Sandstone Trail Races

Name: Sandstone Trail Races
Start: 2025-09-07
End: 2025-09-07
Location: Duckington

Duckington, United Kingdom • 7 Sep 2025

Sandstone Trail Half is Run Cheshire & Gogledd Cymru’s trail race along the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire. The event replaces the former Sandstone Trail Races and runs as a point-to-point from Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park to the Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre. The route is marked by yellow Sandstone Trail markers and features two aid stations around miles 6 and 10.

Expect a 3 hour 30 minute time limit and a timed crossing at the A51, with a deduction to final times. The finish area offers showers and a cafe; marshals guide sections, and racing follows FRA rules. Not suitable for buggies or dogs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Duckington

Race information

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Sandstone Trail Half

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

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