- Sun 14 Jun 2026
09:00
Age 17 & over
£30-£32
- 13.1 miles trail running + 144 ft ascent
Event overview
Set off from The Travellers Rest in Sheffield and wind through woodland, trails and fields in a looped course blending grass, trail, road and woodland - perfect for gentle runs or serious challenges.
Roche Abbey is a hidden gem in South Yorkshire. Roche Abbey was founded in 1147 and is known for its well-preserved early-Gothic church ruins. Well worth a visit.
With multiple distance options, generous support stations and a friendly pub-finish celebrating every finisher, this is a welcoming event for newcomers and experienced runners alike.
Highlights
- Mixed terrain including trail, road, grass and woodland
- Looped 6.7-mile course ideal for pacing and distance progression
- Regular water and feed stations throughout
- Bespoke medal, cake and a chip butty for every finisher
- Choice of soft drink or pint at the finish
- 50p from each entry donated to support historic Roche Abbey
- Friendly atmosphere with a pub-based start and finish
This event is part of Roche Abbey Ramble.
Event photos
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Distance markers
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Way markers
Overview
The route weaves between woodland, grass, trail, and short road sections around the Roche Abbey area. It’s undulating, with mixed terrain and a 6.7-mile lap that can be repeated for longer distances.
Route highlights
- Mixed surfaces: trail, woodland paths, grassy sections and occasional road stretches
- Undulating terrain - rolling hills rather than flat ground
- Includes natural obstacles such as stepping stones (with a marshalls on hand for safety)
- Woodland trails are interspersed with open grass and roads
- Expect roots, uneven ground, soft or firm underfoot depending on weather
- Paid parking
Event HQ
The Travellers Rest
Main Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S25 1YA
UK
Parking
Car sharing would be ideal for this event. Parking is in the pub's field and is charged at £5. This will go to the pub.
What's included
- Cake
- Drinks
- Medal
- Snacks
Sustainability
- Lift sharing advised
- Reusable cups
- Age 17 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£30.00
Entry fee
£32.00
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