Sun 14 Sep 2025 Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Darkwood Demon

Slaithwaite Striders are proud to present the Darkwood Demon Trail Race

  • Sun 14 Sep 2025
Zapato Brewing, Huddersfield
Darkwood Demon

10:00

Age 16 & over

£8-£11

  • 6 miles trail running + 950 ft ascent

Event overview

This 6-mile running race gives you a taste of the beautiful Colne Valley trails, taking in fantastic views across Slaithwaite whilst enjoying all sorts of terrain - towpath, woodland, bridleway, moorland, muddy bog and road. A challenging climb to the top of Cupwith Hill turns into a fast descent towards the finish at Zapato for well-earned refreshments. 6.0 Miles, 950 feet / 9.4km, 290 metres. 85% Trail, 15% road. Chip timed. Prizes for top 3 male & female. On the day spot prizes.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Hilly
  • Water stations

Location

  • Free parking

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Trophy

How to enter

  • Age 16 & over
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online
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