Stanbury Splash

Stanbury Splash - 18 January 2026

Stanbury Splash is organised by Wharfedale Harriers and takes place in Haworth, West Yorkshire. The senior race is part of the Woodentops race series and uses chip timing. Entry is open with a stated entry limit of 300. Online entry is shown at £9.00 and on-the-day entry is available for an additional £1.00 (i.e. £10.00). The senior race is for Over 18s only. All entrants receive a Soreen Malt Loaf bar and full-size Soreen loaves are awarded as prizes.

Course, facilities and rules

The course is a fell race described as hilly and not suitable for wheelchairs. The distance is listed as 12 kilometres; route notes also describe it as 6.7 miles with about 1,200 ft of climb. The route starts from Penistone Hill Country Park, circuits Ponden Clough and Stanbury Moor, and includes several stream crossings and muddy sections. There is a cut-off at the start of the Ponden Kirk loop; runners who miss this cut-off are asked to skip the loop and follow the return path. An early start option is provided for Over 60s to help meet the cut-off. Kit requirements follow FRA safety guidance and include a waterproof top, waterproof leggings, hat and gloves. Facilities at race HQ (Old Cricket Hut, Penistone Hill Country Park) include toilets only; there are no water stations, distance markers, changing rooms, showers or baggage store. Prize giving is outside at the cricket hut and prizes must be collected in person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.