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The Booze Run

Name: The Booze Run
Start: 2025-12-28
End: 2025-12-28
Location: Langthwaite

Langthwaite, United Kingdom • 28 Dec 2025

Event details

The Booze Run is scheduled for Sunday 28 December 2025 in Langthwaite / Arkengarthdale in the Yorkshire Dales. The race starts and finishes at The Red Lion, Arkengarthdale (postcode DL11 6RG) with grid reference NZ 00286 02703. The course is listed as about 9 km (5.6 miles) with approximately 280 m (919 ft) of climb. Minimum entry age is 17 (relative to the end of 2025). The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. A checkpoint is located in the hamlet of Booze and the nearby pub will be open for hot and cold drinks. Organiser information is available via the DalesRunner website.

Entry and logistics

Pre-entry and entry on the day are both available; the stated entry fee is £8.00. Entries open 9 November 2025 and close 26 December 2025. The event listing shows 55 participants entered so far. Parking is provided in a field just past St Mary’s Church in Arkengarthdale, with an alternative small pay-and-display car park in Langthwaite. Public toilets are available in Langthwaite (coin operated). Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. Runners must carry mandatory kit in line with FRA rules: waterproof body cover, hat, gloves, a map, compass, whistle and emergency food. A small prize is planned for the first male and first female finisher. Website: https://www.dalesrunner.co.uk/ Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Langthwaite

Race information

Website Registration

9 km

9k (approx.)

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

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