Blacksheep 6 Hour Challenge

How it works

Every time you complete a lap you will be given a band to put onto your wrist, you can do as many laps as you want and when you decide to finish you can ring the bell, this will indicate to the official timers that you have finished.

You can do as many laps as you wish if you pass the start/finish area before the 3 hour/6 hour cut off, meaning if you go through at 2hrs 59 minutes/5 hours 59 minutes on the official’s timer you can go on to do another lap (although we may not love you for it).

Lap measurements:

• 5K – 1 loop
• 10K – 2 loops
• 10 miles – 3 loops
• Half Marathon - 4 loops
• 16.5 miles – 5 loops
• 20 miles – 6 loops
• 23 miles – 7 loops
• Marathon – 8 loops
• Ultra Marathon – 9 loops and above
• The race starts and finishes in the same place
   

Difficulty rating

Timetable

• 08:00 | Registration opens

Shoe type

Weather dependant. If wet trail shoes.

Event HQ

Silver Street, Masham
Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4DY
UK

Paid parking

If you park in the field at the start/finish area the charge will be £3.00 per car - all of which will go their charity.

By car

From the direction of the A1, the event HQ will be in the park on your left-hand side as you come over the first bridge into Masham. There will be a big sign up.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Route

• The route is a 3.55-mile loop.
• The route is on a mixture of river towpath, tracks and trails, fields, and back roads
• 3 roads are crossed - please adhere to the marshal’s instructions
• Parts of the course could be muddy if lots of rain prior to the event
• Part of the course may be dark, under foliage with lots of tree roots, please take care
• The course also has its fair share of stiles
• You will also run down the edge of an active golf course. Stick to the very edge of the course on the walk route
• The courses will be marshalled and signed

Map

Water/feed stations

There will be water/feed stations along the route every 3.55 miles. Marshals will be placed along the route and on the water/feed stations. 

Cut off time

3 hours.

Headphones

The use of headphones is not endorsed for the following safety reasons:

• Runners cannot always hear the marshals’ instructions
• Runners may not hear cyclists behind them and stray into their path
• Bone conduction earphones are allowed

This is cupless event. All runners are requested to bring their own labelled, reusable cup or bottle. These may be filled before, during and after the event.

Included

• It's Grim Up North running experience
• Respect 
• Black Ale Sausages
• Black Sheep Cakes
• Black Sheep Beer 
• Unique medal design
• Lots of lovely things at the finish line

Entry fees

First time at Masham and what a brilliant event. Course has lots to keep you concentration on but the atmosphere and friendliness was superb. Definitely one to do again and the food at the end 😋 Tamzen M

This was my first time running a trail having completed several road 10k's and I have to say I am hooked! The route was fantastic, lots of beautiful scenery and a mix of paths, fields and road running. The goodies at the end were amazing and even my kids got cake! Only criticism (and it's really minor) is there is no date on the medal/ribbon. Highly recommend anyone who has done road running to give the trail a bash. Emma N

A fantastic event that was brilliantly organized and marshaled. The route is both scenic and occasionally challenging, but a joy nonetheless. The friendliness and supportive nature of the organizers, marshals and fellow participants was outstanding , as was the medal and well-stocked aid table in the start/finish area. The sausage bun at the end was a definite treat! Congratulations to everyone involved. Stuart M

Absolutely love this race, such a beautiful route and the team are outstanding - the support is amazing. Each lap is around 5.5km and you pass a well stocked food and drink station on every lap at the start/finish area. Well signposted route. The goodies when you finish are always worth the run - with a fantastic medal and lots of treats including a BBQ. Thanks again team - you are amazing. Caroline D

Excellent event as always with fantastic support from the team and other runners. Great atmosphere and a fantastic day. Theresa T

As ever the Grim team did a brilliant job. Beautiful setting, well organised, probably one of the best Grim events I've done. Loads of support from the marshalls, locals and fellow runners. Awesome event. Andy D

Brilliant race as always, great marshalls supporting and lovely cakes, food and goodies. Kathy R

This is the first time I have completed this event, and it was a cracker! On the day, there was a Sheep Fair, (welcome to Yorkshire), in Masham which helped with the crowds and the support. Each lap was 3.4 miles which took in woodland trails, open fields, paths along the river, along a golf course and through the market square in Masham. Steve I

My first blacksheep challenge. Registration was quick and simple and the brief was clear. The 3.33 mile loop was a great mixture of road, grass and woodland and was genuinely undulating. Great support from the other runners and marshals (such a friendly running club). The stiles got interesting on the later laps as my hips were less interested in getting over then. At the end the usual array of cakes were augmented by a delicious hotdog. Great medal and blacksheep beer. A great day. John W

This was the second year that I have done this event. It is trail and on a 3 mile loop. The loop has several gates and styles which become more difficult as time goes on, bu the IGUN team are supportive and encouraging. The beer, sweets and sausage butty at the end mean the pain is soon forgotten. An awesome challenge. Helena C

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