Sun 8 Jun 2025 Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK New

Crackpots Trail Run

The award winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a third year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.

  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • New
Highside Playing Fields, Ripon

Crackpots Trail Run

10:30

Age 15 & over

£20-£22

  • 11 km trail running

Event overview

The Crackpots Trail Run is an award-winning event for runners of all abilities - receiving a Gold Award in 2023 for top runner reviews!

It's an undulating mixed-terrain route that takes in quiet country roads, off-road trails, scenic moorland and a few fun river crossings.

runner

The run is part of the Kirkby Malzeard Family Fete with street food, real ale bar, live music, artisan market and loads more! 

Highlights

  • Fantastic event experience

    Cracking route, beautiful scenery and fabulous atmosphere.

  • Village Fete weekend

    Plenty for family and non-runners to do.

  • Zumba warm-up

    Get into the spirit of the day with an upbeat mass warm-up.

  • Fully marshaled

    The friendliest marshals in Yorkshire - rated 4.94/5 on Racecheck.

  • Way-marked route

    Flags every 100 metres - no need for navigating.

  • Delicious pie and cuppa

    Local refreshments waiting for you at the finish line.

  • Cash prizes and spot prizes

    Not just for the fastest, there are some prizes any runner can win!.

  • Five water crossings

    To add a splash of fun to the route.

Hard to say what can be improved ... Definitely hope to be back next year. James H, 2023 runner.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Route

  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • Out and back
  • Single start
  • Sweeper
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Vouchers

Entries

  • Age 15 & over
  • 250 places
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online