Othnesbery's Revenge Half Marathon

SilverBackTrails Othnesbery’s Revenge Half Marathon

SilverBackTrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a trail half marathon held on 16 August 2026 in the North York Moors National Park. The course is circa 13.1 miles and has a five hour cut off. Entries are limited to 50 runners, entry fee is £20, and entrants must be at least 16 years old. Entries open 1 December 2025 and close 10 August 2026. No entries on the day.

The route uses forest tracks and heather clad moorland and includes multiple ascents of Othnesbery, more commonly known as Roseberry Topping. The route includes steep ascents and descents and a notable section at Odin’s Seat. The organisers will place some flags and marshals to aid navigation; each entrant receives a route GPX and a master map is available at registration.

Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a certificate that features part of the route. There is a checkpoint on course and refreshments at the checkpoint and at the finish. An optional event technical T shirt is available for purchase for £18.

Participants must carry mandatory safety equipment including a waterproof jacket with taped seams unless Paramo, hat or buff or gloves, an emergency bivvy bag, a charged mobile phone ideally with OS maps and what3words, at least 500 ml of fluid, at least 120 g of emergency food, a working compass and OS Explorer 26 or Harvey’s North Yorkshire Moors map. Organisers may perform spot kit checks and will withdraw anyone not carrying the required equipment. Parking is in the car park below Roseberry Topping and participants are responsible for parking charges. Dogs are permitted on a lead and will start after other participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.