2022
Sunday 7th
August
Guarantee for all events entered AFTER May 4th 2021
THE BARGE WILL BE SETTING OFF BETWEEN
5 TO AND 5 PAST 11
5 TO AND 5 PAST 11
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT
Are you faster than a canal barge from Marsden to Diggle?
Start Tunnel end Marsden, at the same time as the barge enters the tunnel, finish in diggle before the barge. Follow this very well marked route, running or walking to earn a Chip Butties etc at the Diggle hotel...
The race is from Marsden to Diggle but will you finish in Diggle or?
Single : Marsden - Diggle (Timed)
From the finish (Diggle) you then have a short walk to Greenfield for the train home.
Your route 5 miles ish! up and over Marsden Moor
Back to basics trail racing
Collect race numbers from registration no latter than 10:50
Spot prizes etc...etc...
Start Tunnel end Marsden, at the same time as the barge enters the tunnel, finish in diggle before the barge. Follow this very well marked route, running or walking to earn a Chip Butties etc at the Diggle hotel...
The race is from Marsden to Diggle but will you finish in Diggle or?
Single : Marsden - Diggle (Timed)
From the finish (Diggle) you then have a short walk to Greenfield for the train home.
Your route 5 miles ish! up and over Marsden Moor
Back to basics trail racing
Collect race numbers from registration no latter than 10:50
Spot prizes etc...etc...
NEWS;
Entry Information
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Registration:
Car park in The Old Goods Yard, Station Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6DH - then walk along Reddisher Road to the start. Free chip buttie/beer (or cider) for all finishers at the Diggle Hotel Weather: BBC Nearest Railway Station: Marsden Parking: Lots of on street parking in Marsden, approximately 2k from the start but perfect for the train back from the finish. Do NOT park on Reddisher Road or in the vicinity of the tunnel end visitors centre* |
Times:
Registration 10:00 to 10:45; Start 11:00 (ish) Allow your self 10 minute to walk to the start along Reddisher Road. Costs: 1st 50 tickets, £10.00 per person Super Early Bird £15.00 per person Late Entry £20.00 per person Maximum 200 participants. Closing Date: July 20th. Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd male 1st, 2nd 3rd female Age group prizes Vet prizes Spot prizes Don't worry everyone, no one goes home empty handed. (Bottle of beer for you all) Results: CLICK 'HERE' Cut off: 1 hour 45 minutes Age limits: 13 or over for this event. |
*Do NOT park on Reddisher Road, this has been an issue every year, it upsets residents, it causes safety issues, blocks access and simply wont be tolerated. Park there and you will be disqualified on the start line.
There is NO drop off at tunnel end, if you do this, we will just remove you from the race, no exceptions no excuses. sorry that this is harsh but it has put the future of this event at grave risk.
We do not have permission to use the canal path or the visitor centre cafe, this year they have a wedding on at the same time so please respect this.
There is NO drop off at tunnel end, if you do this, we will just remove you from the race, no exceptions no excuses. sorry that this is harsh but it has put the future of this event at grave risk.
We do not have permission to use the canal path or the visitor centre cafe, this year they have a wedding on at the same time so please respect this.
START/REGISTRATION
The Route
A FABULOUS RACE?
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT, THESE ARE A FEW MOMENTS FORM THE 2016 COMPETITORS::
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT, THESE ARE A FEW MOMENTS FORM THE 2016 COMPETITORS::
I personally thought it was fab, bit tough at the start waiting in line for getting over the fences, but really was fab!! Was a bit of a mission gettin to the train station after though it was 2 n a half miles!! So we got another beer.... Haha 😀 fab event guys defo see you next year an maybe I'll even beat the barge 😂 Kim McGrath
It was a fab event. The narrow paths in the first km meant that passing those who were walking was difficult, but I'll know better for next year. Serves me right for being the last across the start line, thinking I was going to have a fun-run I guess. Robert Gudgeon
I was one of the 6 who went the wrong way early doors. I love the event though. Absolutely gorgeous scenery and the beer and food very welcome. Will do the 2 lapper next year. Paul Ebrey
Fantastic events for my first trail run, but yes I agree about the start waiting in line having to wait/ walk whilst I wanting to run but not being able to take over difficult time get going after, defintely going to aim to do more than one next year! Emily Schofield
Since I started running 2 yrs ago this race has been on my list! It didn't disappoint!!! I had an awesome day! Hard but great run, thanks team OA xx here I am finishing 19 miles lol Angela Buckley
Thanks for today from Tameside huskies, we all enjoyed it, was very well sign posted and already looking forward to next year 😀 this is our mini gang, some are on holiday so couldn't come! Kim McGrath
