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Whorlton Run

Name: Whorlton Run
Start: 2026-06-03
End: 2026-06-03
Location: Swainby

Swainby, United Kingdom • 3 Jun 2026

Event details

The Whorlton Run takes place on Wed 3 Jun 2026 in the North York Moors, England. The venue is Swainby Village Hall, near Stokesley, North Yorkshire, DL6 3EG (grid reference NZ 47712 02021). The race is classed as category BM. The course distance is 11 km / 6.8 miles and the total climb is 427 m / 1401 ft. Minimum age for entry is 18.

Course and records

The route mixes road, fell and forest tracks. The course layout was changed in 2017. Recorded course times are 00:42:56 for the male record (2019) and 00:50:14 for the female record (2019).

Entry, teams and permit

Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is permitted. Entry on the day fees are £6.00 for members and £7.00 for non-members. Teams are allowed with team sizes of four for men and three for women. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. It is part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Summer Series. Skills listed for the event are PM and LK. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Swainby

Race information

Website Registration

11 km

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

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Jun 14

Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

Thursday Jun 18

Stately Trails: Forcett Park

Forcett

5 km

10 km

Trail races at Forcett Hall on a historic estate, offering 5 km, 10 km (two laps) and a 5 km walk over pasture, tracks and woodland; trail shoes recommended and places are limited to 200 entrants.

Sat - Sun Jun 20-21

SilverBackTrails Lamplighter 40

Goathland

40 mi

An all night trail run across the North York Moors starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall. Entrants receive a tracker, a GPX route and checkpoint support with food and drinks, and all finishers receive a Lamplighter medal.

Sat - Sun Jun 20-21

SilverBackTrails Lamplighter 20

Goathland

20 mi

A night trail run of about 20 miles from Goathland Village Hall across the North York Moors, held from sunset to sunrise with trackers, checkpoints and on-course refreshments. Entrants have 6.5 hours to complete the circular route.