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West Yorkshire Winter League

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2025

Event

The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a team and individual trail running series held across West Yorkshire. The season comprises six races staged from November to February. Entry is restricted to fully paid-up, affiliated members of the member clubs, age 17 and over. A single season pass is charged at £20 and covers entry to all six races. Entries close on 31/10/2025. The organiser is the West Yorkshire Winter League.

Course, rules and awards

Races are on trail courses with a hilly profile and are typically one lap of about 5 - 6 miles. Chip timing was introduced in 2024/25. Courses are not suitable for wheelchairs. Facilities at events include toilets only; there are no water stations, distance markers, changing facilities, showers or baggage storage.

Competitors must be affiliated to England Athletics or British Triathlon and must belong to a member club. The league lists 16 member clubs and includes one guest club this year. Rules specify no headphones and no dogs on course. Competitors enter at their own risk; organisers state no refunds, deferrals or transfers. Awards include individual top-three positions by sex and by age categories (open, 35, 40 and every five years thereafter) and team awards for male, female, vets (35+) and super vets (50+) plus overall teams. Guest clubs are not eligible for team awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber West Yorkshire

Race information

Registration
6 mi
5 - 6 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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