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Swaledale Marathon

Name: Swaledale Marathon
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Low Row

Low Row, United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026

Swaledale Marathon

The Swaledale Marathon is a fell run and challenge walk held on 13 June 2026 around Swaledale. The route covers a distance of 24 miles and requires competitors to navigate themselves along the course. Participants must complete the route within a 10 hour time limit.

The event is organised by Swaledale Outdoor Club and has been run by the club since 1979. The listed location for the event is Fremington Sunday School, Reeth, DL11 6AR. The minimum age to take part is 14 on the day of the event; anyone aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult for the whole course.

Entry information recorded for this edition shows an entry fee of £28. New entries for this event closed on 10 January 2026 at 12:00. No dogs are allowed on the course.

Route details and the event rules are provided by the organiser. After deducting costs and charitable donations, income from the Marathon is used to support the running of Swaledale Outdoor Club, a non-profit making body. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Low Row

Race information

Website Registration

24 mi

24 Mile Course

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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