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Tom's Bransdale Race

Name: Tom's Bransdale Race
Start: 2026-06-24
End: 2026-06-24
Location: Kirkbymoorside

Kirkbymoorside, United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026

Event details

The race takes place on Wed 24 Jun 2026 in the North York Moors region of England. It is listed in category BM. The course distance is 12 km / 7.5 miles with a climb of 400 m / 1312 ft. Skills listed for the event are PM and LK. The minimum age to enter is 18. Junior races are not held as part of this event.

Location, entries and records

The venue is The Old School House, Bransdale, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 7JL, grid reference SE 62228 96329. Entry on the day is permitted; pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day fees are £6.00 for members and £8.00 for non-members. Teams are allowed. The race is followed by a BBQ and donations will be taken for charity. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Recorded best times are: male record 00:52:26 (2025) and female record 00:56:42 (2010). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Kirkbymoorside

Race information

Registration

12 km

12 Km / 7.5 Miles

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

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