JAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN 26th July 2026

Sunday 26th July 2026

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Click on RUN 2025 for a report on the 2025 race, which was again a big success. The 21st run will take place over the same scenic 14k route on moorland tracks and paths near Castle Bolton in Wensleydale by kind permission of Lord Bolton. The Start/Finish will again be in the same field, close to Bolton Castle car park. Traffic free and well marshalled.

Start 11.00 am.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale for Rotary Charities, under UK Athletics Rules.  

Entry fee £15.00 (£20 on the day)

Prizes to all category winners and places. Sponsored by The Walking Shop, Leyburn; 

Click here for On Line Entries   This is now live. 

Extensive prize list provided by sponsors for;-
Men 1st and Women1st;  
Mens & Womens 2nd;  
Mens & Womens 3rd:  

Cash prizes for 
Male Veterans
1st/2nd 40+
1st/2nd 50+
1st/2nd 60+
1st/2nd 70+

Womens Veterans
1st/2nd 40+
1st/2nd 50+
1st/2nd 60+
1st/2nd 70+ 

NB- This year there will be THREE Team Shields; Womens team of 4; Mens team of 4 ; Mixed team of 2 men and 1 woman.

We prefer entries to be received as per closing date, 24th July, though entries will be accepted on the day, in which case, please bring a completed entry form and the correct cash (£20) or cheque. 

Limit of 300 entries.  

A separate entry form can be downloaded by clicking on HERE Entries by post should arrive by 23rd July

Please ensure your email address is clearly legible to ensure you receive confirmation.

To enter ON-LINE, click on