St Aidan's Winter Beast
Swillington, United Kingdom • 8 Feb 2026
St Aidan's Winter Beast 2026
The event takes place on 8 February 2026 in Swillington, Leeds. The course distance is 6.66 miles on trail terrain. The route is a single lap with a hilly profile and is not suitable for wheelchairs. A TRA permit has been applied for. Entry is limited to 300 runners; 291 places remained at the time of this listing.
The course includes sections off main paths with genuine climbs and, depending on weather, cross country mud. The route also includes a sluice crossing and offers views from the top of the main hill.
Organiser and race headquarter
The race is organised by Even Splits, based at Orchard Cottage, None Go Bye Farm, Otley Old Road, Leeds LS18 5HZ. Race headquarters is at St Aidan's RSPB Visitor Centre, LS26 8AL.
Facilities, entry and rules
Facilities include water stations and toilets. There are no distance markers, no changing facilities, no showers, and no baggage store. Online entry closes at 10:00 on Saturday 7 February 2026. Entry fees include race fees, card charges and administration: affiliated entry £19.00 and unaffiliated entry £21.00. If the event has not sold out, entry on the day is available for an additional £3.00.
When all places are sold or if it is less than four weeks to race day, entry fees are not refundable. If the race is cancelled the place will be transferred to a rescheduled date. While places are available and it is more than four weeks until race day, refunds may be requested in writing and will incur a £2 processing charge. No race place transfers are permitted after Friday 30 January 2026. Runners found to be competing in another person’s name will be disqualified and details passed to UK Athletics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.