Winter Solstice Strider

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom • 21 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Winter Solstice Strider takes place on 21 December 2025 at St Ives Estate, Bingley. It is a night run with options for on-site or virtual participation. The event is organised by Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and supported by local partners. All on-site participants are chip timed and receive a bespoke Solstice Strider medal.

Distances

  • 5 km
  • 10 km

Course and facilities

The course is multi-terrain and undulating. Runners may complete one or two circuits on the course (one circuit equals the 5 km option); walkers are limited to one circuit (5 km). The event is not suitable for wheelchairs. Facilities listed for the event include water stations, distance markers and toilets. There are no changing facilities, no showers and no baggage store. Race headquarters is at STRI, St Ives Estate.

Entry and other details

Entry limits are published; the event has an entry limit of 720 places with remaining places listed at the time of the source. Fees vary by distance and category, including a reduced fee for 6-17 year olds for the accompanied 5 km. A virtual option allows participants to run a 5 km or 10 km at a location of their choice and receive the event medal by post. Entry requires agreement to the event terms and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Winter Solstice Strider 10k
5 km
Winter Solstice Strider 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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