Welcome to the website of the Wharfedale Off-Road Marathon and Rugger Ramble events sponsored by Malhamdale Holidays & Black Sheep Brewery and supported by Skipton Hire Centre and Up & Running.
The Rugger Ramble now in it's 18th year and it's newer and highly successfull partner event the Wharfedale Off-Road Marathon, now in it's 8th year, are a must for those who enjoy a serious outdoor challenge. Both events start and finish at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
NOTE - All events will use the SPORTident timing system
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 participants and 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.
The entry fee for these events raise funds on behalf of Wharfedale RUFC a community rugby club and members of the RFU National Division 1 League, profits are 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.
The Organising Committee wish entrants an exciting and challenging day in the Yorkshire Dales and invite them to involve their friends and families to raise money on behalf of the Charities listed on this website.
