The Pieathlon

Huddersfield, United Kingdom • 20 Dec 2025

Event overview

PieAthlon 2025 is a timed community running event on Saturday 20 December 2025 at The Dusty Miller Pub, 2 Gilead Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4XH. The event combines a 6 km trail run with tasting stations; there are three pie stations along the route. The event is organised by 25th Salendine Nook Scout Group in collaboration with The Dusty Miller. Entries opened on 9 August 2025 and closed on 5 December 2025. The minimum age is 14 or older. The entry fee is £20.00 and 100 participants were listed at the time the information was published. Medals will be presented to all entrants and prizes are available for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 1st Lady, 1st Junior and Best Fancy Dress. Fancy dress is encouraged and there is a prize for best fancy dress.

Course and logistics

The route starts and finishes at The Dusty Miller in Longwood and follows mainly off-road terrain, including an area described as the "bog of doom," with broad views of the surrounding scenery. Parking near the start is very limited; some parking is available on Longwood Edge Road. Baggage may be left at the start and stored in The Dusty Miller. There are no showering facilities on site and the route can be muddy. Well behaved dogs are allowed but must be under their owner’s control. Under 18s need consent from a parent or guardian or must be accompanied by an appropriate adult. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
6 Km Trail Run
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