Saturday 22 April 2023

The first race in the Due North Race Series is set at the beautiful riverside location of Burnsall. Taking in several sections of the Dales Way footpath with around 500m of ascent. Climbs rewarded with 360 degree views of the Yorkshire Dales. Riverside paths, stone tracks and open fields provide a great mix of terrain suitable for those new to trail running but also plenty of challenges and interest for the more experienced trail runner. A perfect introduction to the Due North Race series.

Race Venue – Start/Finish:

Riverside Car park field in Burnsall Village.
With the Red Lion Pub in front of you, go over the Bridge on the right and the car park field is immediately on the right. Due North Marshalls will be here to organise parking and direct you to the registration tent. Further parking is also available in a small car park near the village green as well as roadside parking.

Included:

• Fully way marked course
• 2 drinks stations with water, juice , fruit and sweets
• Tea/coffee at the finish
• a post race meal – pasta/pie & peas/ soup or similar
• Bottle of beer
• Due North merchandise
• and other goodies from race sponsors

Registration:

Runners will need to register at the tent in the car park by 9.40 to collect your race number.

Race Start:

The race will start at 10am from the same car park & registration field.

During Covid race registration times, start times, on course facilities,  and rules on spectating may vary, please check your race emails after entering the race.

Toilets:

A toilet block with Male & Female toilets is at the top of the car park as well as another toilet block in the smaller car park at the other side of the bridge.

Spectators:

Spectators can spend the day here in the beautiful riverside setting with catering onsite or take your own picnic. Other good viewing points are Appletreewick where the runners will pass by the two village pubs. Hebden is also accessible by car or walkers along the Dales Way footpath.

Prize Giving:

Prize giving will commence when all prize category winners have finished.

Minimum Kit:

• Waterproof jacket
• Mobile phone with location app such as OS locate https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/os-locate/
• cup/bottle for water
• mobile phone

Entry to each half marathon race £32 (£34 unaffiliated)

Entry to each 10K race £25 (£27 unaffiliated)

Tickets for the 2023 event are available via Sientries HERE

Once live, the results for the race will be available HERE