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The Scammonden (50 Miles)

Name: The Scammonden (50 Miles)
Start: 2025-09-06
End: 2025-09-06
Location: Linthwaite

Linthwaite, United Kingdom • 6 Sep 2025

The SCAMMONDEN (50 miles) is a circular ultra race organized by Heights Ultra Trail, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The 50‑mile loop blends wonderful trails, open moorland and dramatic upland vistas as participants pass through a series of checkpoints to complete the circuit. The course is mostly waymarked, with some open moor sections where map or GPS navigation is helpful.

It is inclusive and open to all, including LDWA entrants. Highlights include three well‑stocked feed stations, additional water stops, live GPS timing, and dedicated marshals plus rescue support. A comprehensive mandatory‑kit list and generous cut‑offs support safe, memorable immersion in Pennine terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Linthwaite

Race information

Registration

50 mi

50 Miles

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

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