Welcome to the website of the Wharfedale Off-Road Marathon, Half Marathon and Rugger Ramble events sponsored by Malhamdale Holidays and supported by Black Sheep Brewery, Skipton Hire Centre, Up & Running and Harrogate Spring Water.
2012 Events: Saturday 2nd June
The Wharfedale Off-Road Marathon & Half Marathon, now in their 10th* year, together with the Rugger Ramble are a must for those who enjoy a serious outdoor challenge and really mean it! Both events start and finish at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Over £900 in Prizes in the Running Events plus Event T-Shirt and a chance to win some fantastic Spot Prizes for all competitors
*To celebrate our 10th Anniversary we are offering an extra £100 prize money each to the winners of both the Mens and Ladies Marathon and Half Marathon Events if they beat the existing Course Records. See the event page for full Prize List and Event Record details.
The Off-Road Marathon Fell Race has 25 mile and 13 mile options whilst the Rugger Ramble is a 13 mile Challenge Walk . All afford paricipants and their families the opportunity to enjoy a great day out in some of Wharfedale's finest scenery with a brief foray into Malhamdale on the longer event. With over 2,530 feet of ascents the routes follow well established footpaths, including the Dalesway, the Monks Road and Mastiles Lane and for those with time to take in the fabulous scenery the views from Yew Cogar Scar, Bull Scar and Boss Moor are breathtaking. The Marathons are organised under the Fell Runners Association Rules and the Challenge Walk follow the guide lines of the Long Distance Walkers Association. Precise details of the routes for each event are shown in the relevant section of this website.
NOTE - All events will use the SPORTident timing system
Sports Massage
Are you looking to enhance your performance? Decrease your chance of injury? Aid your recovery? Then why not take advantage of the sports massage service being offered by Sport Therapists Kerry and Chloe. Please check the "sports massage page" for more details.
The profit from these events raise funds on behalf of Wharfedale RUFC a community rugby club and members of the RFU National Division 1 League and is used to improve facilities for both rugby and non-rugby users of the Clubhouse.The Club provide the organisation, venue, facilities and marshals on the day.
Whilst the Organising Committee wish all competitors a safe, exciting and challenging day in the Yorkshire Dales athletes are reminded that the route and terrain present a strenuous test involving over 2,000 feet of ascents and uneven surfaces. All competitors must ensure that their physical condition is strong enough to complete the course.
Each year the Organising Committee invite competitors and their families and friends to use these events to raise funds on behalf of our nominated charity. This year we have chosen Yorkshire Air Ambulance to be the beneficiaries of your gifts, please see the "Charities" page for further details.
