Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle 2024

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Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle 2024
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£23 - £55
About
This fast out and back route is a great way to keep active during the cold late autumn. Brace the cold and crisp air and run to the finish line to collect your bespoke finisher's medal and post-race beer. Come along with friends and family to create memories you'll always talk about.
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10k, Half Marathon, 20 Miles, and 2 more
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Calendar
Sun 3rd Nov 2024
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Knaresborough, United Kingdom
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4.7
(62 Reviews)
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Where and when
Location
Knaresborough HG5 8DD, UK
Start times
Sun 3rd Nov 2024
10k:
9:30am |
Half Marathon:
9:30am |
20 Miles:
9:30am |
Marathon:
9:30am |
Ultra:
9:30am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle 2024
10k
Distance
10km
£23 - £25
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1km
£28 - £30
20 Miles
Distance
20mi
£35 - £37
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£39 - £41
Route information
The routes consist of a set number of laps around a 6.5 mile trail course. Runners will start from the center of Knaresborough climbing gently up through park land on to the old railway track between Knaresborough and Harrogate surrounded by beautiful countryside. This is great underfoot making for a lapped course in a lovely landscape and beautiful Yorkshire town
There are a few gentle undulating elements for participants to contend with, including a short hill at the 4.2-mile mark and a rapid descent from the 5.6-mile - 6.2-mile area.
What's included
  • Bespoke Finisher's Medal
  • Post-race goodies
  • Aid stations
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How to get there
Knaresborough HG5 8DD, UK
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By Car
Follow the A-59 towards Harrogate and turn onto the A658. Afterwards, take the turning onto the B6163 and follow up Bland's Hill and arrive at Mother Shipton's Inn.
Parking
Parking is located a 2 minute walk from the event site in a public pay and display area.
Event day logistics
09:30 All distances start
16:00 Event cut off
*Please arrive with plenty of time before the start of your race, to ensure you have enough time to park, register and warm up.
Cut-off Time
Yes, the cut off time for this event is 6.5 hours, meaning all runners must finish their race by 4pm.
Race Pack
Race packs must be collected on the morning of the event from registration, which will be held next to the canal.
Age Restrictions
  • 10k: All runners must be aged 16 or older on the day of the event
  • Half Marathon: All runners must be aged 17 or older on the day of the event
  • 20 Mile and Marathon: All runners must be aged 18 or older on the day of the event
  • Ultra: All runners must be aged 21 or older on the day of the event
FAQs
Do I need to be UKA affiliated in order to take part in the Old Mother Shipton's Shuffle?
No, everyone is welcome! You can enter without a UKA affiliation by selecting the standard entry ticket at the checkout. Please note, you will be charged £2 more to cover the cost of the day licence.
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Is there a cut-off time for the Old Mother Shipton's Shuffle?
Yes, the cut off time for this event is 6.5 hours.
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Will I receive a medal for taking part in the Old Mother Shipton's Shuffle?
Yes, all finishers will receive a medal.
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Reviews
4.7
62 reviews
trudie
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
Gorgeous setting, lovely course, happy helpful marshalls, and the cake, snacks and beer at the end were very welcome!
mark
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Not enough space in main car park, had to park a fair bit away. Fantastic cakes and beer afterwards made up for it though 🤗
alexandra
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Great route lovely atmosphere the most amazing cakes! Couldn’t ask for a better Sunday morning with the grim team!
debbie
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Good clear marshal instructions and support. Lovely to be offered finish line goodies, the cakes were amazing.Only criticism was no cups at the water stations
emma
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
First Grim Up North event and wow did not disappoint. Great day, fab organisation, good atmosphere, good medal and the cakes were lush. Route good too. Definitely will return.
russell
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
Really well organised event and well marshalled throughout the "undulating" course.
david
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Great undulating route, with plenty of flat trail to complement the ups and downs. Good scenery and due to the variety of races going off at different times you are never running on your own.Loved the potatoes on the aid station. Nice touch.Fantastic chocolate cake and beer at the end.
tom
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Lovely route, good marshalls and a lovely warm atmosphere, despite the cold!
alice
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
fantastic organisation, people were very kind I had a lovely time. some of the course was a bit tight since it was on little paths
chris
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
Very friendly and fun event
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