Silverbacktrails - Oswiu's Revenge

SilverBackTrails Oswiu's Revenge - Half Marathon

SilverBackTrails Oswiu's Revenge is a trail running event of approximately 13.2 miles around the Black Hambleton and Silton Woods area to the south of Osmotherley. The route follows forest tracks and ancient trods and offers views across the North Yorkshire Moors and the Vale of York. The start and finish are at Square Corner just outside Osmotherley.

The course includes varied terrain with technical ascents and descents. Navigation is aided by some flags and marshals, and the route is shown on a master map at registration; a GPX file is sent to participants before the event. A recce of the route is advised. There is one checkpoint on course offering water, cola and sweets and snacks, and similar provisions are available at the finish; vegetarian and vegan options are provided.

There is a four hour time limit. Entry is limited to 50 participants, all entries must be made via SiEntries and there are no entries on the day. Minimum age is 18 and the entry fee is £25. Parking is available at the start and finish; a £1 parking charge is collected on the day and donated to the National Park. An optional event technical T shirt is available via the club shop for £18. Each finisher receives a bespoke medal and a certificate.

Competitors must carry minimum safety kit including a waterproof jacket with taped seams unless Paramo, hat and gloves, a spare thermal top, an emergency bivvy bag, at least 500 ml of fluid, at least 60 grams of food, a fully charged mobile phone with What3words and OS Locate or OS Maps loaded, a working compass and an OL26 OS Map or Harvey’s Map of the North Yorkshire Moors. Canine running partners are permitted when kept on a short lead or harness; dog powered runners start five minutes after other competitors and their time limit is adjusted accordingly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.