Othnesbery's Revenge Half Marathon
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Othnesbery's Revenge Half Marathon
A trail half marathon of approximately 13.1 miles through the North York Moors National Park. The route follows forest tracks, crosses heather-clad moorland and includes repeated ascent of the well known Roseberry Topping, with a notable feature at Odin's Seat.
The event carries a race permit ARC/26/0778 and uses marshals, route flags, a GPX file for entrants and a master route map available at registration. A five hour cut off applies. Places are limited to 50 participants and there are no entries on the day. Transfers between entrants are permitted up to one week before the event; refunds are not available. The published entry fee is £20.
Entrants must carry mandatory kit and will sign a disclaimer confirming they have it. Required items include a waterproof jacket with taped seams unless Paramo, hat or buff or gloves, an emergency bivvy bag, a charged mobile phone with mapping if possible, at least 500 ml of fluid and 120 g of emergency food, a working compass and the OS Explorer 26 or Harvey’s North Yorkshire Moors map. There may be spot checks and anyone without the mandatory equipment may be withdrawn.
Parking takes place in the car park below Roseberry Topping and participants are responsible for any parking charges. Dogs are allowed if kept on a lead and will start after other participants. The event is organised by SilverBack Trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
