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The Cake Race

Name: The Cake Race
Start: 2025-05-03
End: 2025-05-03
Location: Diggle

Diggle, United Kingdom • 3 May 2025

The Cake Race is a challenging 10-mile fell race held in Saddleworth, starting and finishing at the Diggle Hotel. The course features 1,700 feet of ascent over moorland, industrial heritage sites, and Pennine farmland, mainly on flagged paths, tracks, and trails. Runners tackle a steep initial climb onto the moors, fast sections around reservoirs, and a demanding flight of stone steps near Marsden before returning against the wind with scenic views. Full kit, including waterproofs and navigation gear, is mandatory. The event is known for its welcoming atmosphere, culminating in a cake competition where participants bring homemade cakes to share and compete for prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Diggle

Race information

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10 mi

1700 m+

Bm Fell Race. 10 Miles, 1700ft

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

Trail runs nearby

Tuesday May 13

Jack Bloor Race

Ilkley - 25 mi from Diggle

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

Friday May 16

Hayfield May Queen

Hayfield - 13 mi from Diggle

2 mi

The Hayfield May Queen is a village fell race held in mid-May as part of local festivities. Covering approximately 2.9 miles with 700 feet of ascent, the race starts at the Scout Hut and includes a climb to Lantern Pike. It is run under FRA rules, with entry on the day costing £5 for seniors and £1..

Saturday May 17

Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle

Skipton - 27 mi from Diggle

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is a trail running event held in the scenic market town of Skipton, UK. Now in its third year, the race offers multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a challenging 50-mile ultra. The course features stunning routes incorporating parts of the Dal..

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Saturday May 17

God's Own Back Yard Ultra Spring

Leeds - 24 mi from Diggle

Backyard Ultra

4 mi

God's Own Back Yard Ultra - Spring 2025 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodland trails..

Sat - Sun May 17-18

Steel City 60 Ultra

Sheffield - 25 mi from Diggle

60 mi

The Steel City 60 Ultra is an exhilarating ultra-distance running event set in Sheffield, featuring a challenging 60-mile circular route with 6,400 feet of ascent. Participants can choose to walk or run solo, or join relay teams of 2, 3, or 6 members. The event showcases the natural beauty of Sheffi..

Sunday May 18

Wuthering Heights Wander Haworth

Haworth - 18 mi from Diggle

5 mi

The Wuthering Heights running event, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, takes place in the historic town of Haworth, known for its Brontë heritage. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5, 10, 15, 20 miles, and a full marathon, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Y..