Settle Saunter

Settle, United Kingdom • 31 May 2026

Event overview

The Settle Saunter is an annual walking and running event on Sunday 31 May 2026. It starts and finishes at Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle, BD24 9DZ. The routes use footpaths and bridleways through quieter parts of the Yorkshire Dales, passing rural villages, hamlets and some lower fells around Settle. The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Settle with help from the local community and raises money for charities such as Fell Rescue, Victoria Hall in Settle and a Health Education Project in Nepal. Past beneficiaries have included Cancer Research, Clapham Cave and Fell Rescue, the Alzheimer’s Society and a rebuild of a primary school in Nepal.

The route is flagged with tape and SPORTident timing is used. Entrants receive a comprehensive route description and can download maps and GPS files. Dogs are allowed if kept on a lead. A cafe at the event centre will be open all day.

Routes and entry details

  • 10k / 6.2 miles
  • Half marathon / 21 km (about 13 miles)
  • 23 mile / 37 km

Entries open Tuesday 2 December 2025 and close Thursday 28 May 2026. Entry fees are: 23 mile £28, half marathon £28, 10k £20. Children aged 5 to 11 whose parent has entered the 10k may enter free but must be supervised by their parent and meet checkpoint cutoff requirements. The 23 mile route is restricted to ages 13 and over. Under 13s are welcome on the two shorter routes. Unaccompanied 16-17 year olds must provide a parental or guardian consent form. Juniors aged 15 or younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Entry on the day is allowed for the 10k. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

23 mi
23 Mile
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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