Stanbury Splash

Event details

The Stanbury Splash is a fell race held by Wharfedale Harriers at Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth, West Yorkshire. The senior race distance is 12 km (listed also as 6.7 miles) with about 400 m of climb. It is a BM category fell race and has a minimum age of 18. The race is part of the Woodentops Race Series and chip timing is used for the series.

Course and safety

The route circuits the upper reaches of Ponden Clough and Stanbury Moor and uses a mix of tracks and narrow footpaths. The course includes several stream crossings and muddy sections. There is a 45-minute cut-off at the start of the Ponden loop; runners arriving after that may be asked to omit the loop and follow the return path. The race is not suitable for wheelchairs. Runners are required to carry full kit in line with FRA safety guidance, for example waterproof top and bottoms, hat and gloves.

Entries, facilities and prizes

Pre-entry fee is £9; entry on the day is recorded in the event information as £10 if places remain. Entry is limited (300 places noted). Facilities at the race headquarters include toilets. There are no water stations, no distance markers, no changing rooms, no showers and no baggage store. All senior entrants receive a mini Soreen malt loaf bar; larger Soreen loaves are listed among prizes. Prize categories include first 10 men and women, age-group vet prizes and U21 places, with one prize per person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.