The Descent 2

Booth Wood Reservoir → Sowerby Bridge
10km | Net downhill course

After the success of The Original Descent, we’re taking things up a notch… by going even higher.

The Descent 2 starts high above Calderdale at Booth Wood Reservoir (975ft) and drops all the way down to Sowerby Bridge (252ft) over a fast, scenic 10km route.

That’s a total descent of over 700ft — making this one of the most satisfying downhill runs you’ll ever take on.

What is The Descent?

The Descent is a simple idea:

Start high.
Finish low.
Run downhill.

No gimmicks. No loops. Just a point-to-point journey from moorland reservoir to town centre, following trails, tracks and paths that flow naturally downhill.

It’s about:

• Speed

• Simplicity

• Scenic routes

• And that rare feeling of being pulled all the way to the finish

Course Overview

• Start: Booth Wood Reservoir

• Finish: Sowerby Bridge

• Distance: 10km (6.2 miles)

• Start elevation: 975ft

• Finish elevation: 252ft

• Net descent: approx 723ft (220m)

This is a fully road-based course from start to finish.

Expect:

• Quiet upland roads and sweeping descents

• Long runnable downhill sections

• A fast, flowing route designed for road shoes

• Scenic views as you drop from reservoir to town

There are no trails or tracks – this is a pure road race with gravity on your side.

Who is this event for?

The Descent 2 is perfect for:

• Road runners wanting a trail adventure

• Trail runners who enjoy fast courses

• Anyone chasing a fun 10km challenge

• Runners who loved The Original Descent

Whether you race it hard or cruise it steady, the route does the work for you.

Event Day Schedule

• Registration: 18:00 – 18:50 (at Sowerby Bridge – finish location)

• Bus departs: 19:00 prompt

• Start: As soon as possible on arrival at Booth Wood Reservoir

• Presentations: 20:30 (or once all runners have finished)

Memento

Do we get a memento for completing The Descent?

Yes — all finishers will receive a medal at the finish.

Important:

• A medal is included in your entry fee

• A t-shirt is not included

• You will only receive a t-shirt if you have pre‑ordered one

If you would like a t-shirt, you can pre-order one link above

Transport & Logistics

This is a point-to-point event.

Participants will:

• Register at the finish location in Sowerby Bridge

• Be transported to the start at Booth Wood Reservoir

• Run back down to the finish

Full travel and parking details will be sent in the event briefing email.

Safety & Support

Adventure doesn’t mean careless.

As with all RunAble events, The Descent 2 includes:

• Fully marked route

• Event staff at key locations

• Cut-off times

• First aid cover

• Mandatory kit appropriate to conditions

You bring the legs — we handle the logistics.

Why The Descent 2?

Because not every run needs to be:

• A loop

• A marathon

• Or painfully uphill

Sometimes the best days are the ones where gravity is on your side.

Start high. Finish low. Smile all the way down.

Key Info

• Distance: 10km

• Location: Booth Wood Reservoir to Sowerby Bridge

• Style: Point-to-point downhill trail run

• Experience: Scenic, fast, and friendly

Places are limited.

If you loved The Original Descent — you’ll love this one even more.

The Descent 2
Higher start. Bigger drop. Same simple idea.

Book your place and let gravity do the rest.