The Pathfinder
Commondale, United Kingdom • 12 Oct 2025
Event details
The Pathfinder is a self-navigated challenge run or walk on Sunday 12 October 2025 from Commondale Village Hall, Commondale, North Yorkshire YO21 2HG. The event offers two distances:
- 15 miles
- 25 miles
The route crosses the North Yorkshire Moors and uses old drover tracks, moorland tracks and some road. Grid references for each checkpoint will be sent to participants. The event is open to walkers and runners. Minimum age is 12 years; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The maximum time limit for both courses is ten hours. This year there is a maximum of 100 participants. Entry fees listed are £10 for under 16s and £30 for adults.
Logistics, safety and finish
A kit check and registration will take place before the event. Minimum required kit includes a waterproof jacket and trousers (taped seams), hat and gloves, 500 ml fluid and emergency food, a map (OL26 or equivalent), a working compass, whistle, first aid kit, head torch (long route only), bivvy bag and foil blanket, and a soft cup. There will be minimal refreshments (cake, sweets, crisps) and water at two checkpoints, plus water at two further checkpoints. Finishers receive a choice of a cloth badge or a medal and a certificate. Dogs are welcome on leads but are not allowed on the start/finish site; please park off site. Refunds are given only if the organisers cancel the event. An optional XCover refund option is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.