Stanbury Splash

Event details

Stanbury Splash is a fell race organised by Wharfedale Harriers at Penistone Hill Country Park, near Haworth, Keighley on 18 January 2026. The race is listed as category BM with a hilly profile. Distance: 12 km (about 6.7 miles) with approximately 400 m of climb. Entry is open by pre-entry (£9) and on the day (£10); there is an overall entry limit of 300 and teams of three are permitted. Minimum age for the senior race is 18 and the course is not suitable for wheelchairs. Chip timing is used as part of the Woodentops series; Stanbury Splash is the final race in that series.

Course, facilities and other information

The route circuits the upper reaches of Ponden Clough and Stanbury Moor, starting and finishing on the cricket pitch at Penistone Hill Country Park. The course uses a mix of tracks and footpaths, includes several stream/beck crossings and muddy climbs, and follows the Pennine Way for part of the route. There is a cut-off at the start of the Ponden Kirk loop; runners arriving after that cut-off will miss the loop and follow the return path. Facilities at race HQ include toilets; there are no water stations, distance markers, changing rooms, showers or baggage store. All entrants receive a mini Soreen Malt Loaf bar and full-size Soreen loaves are supplied as prizes; prize giving is outdoors at the cricket hut after the race. Kit advice follows FRA safety requirements, including waterproof top and leggings, hat and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.