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Denby Dash 2026 - senior and junior running races

About the event

Races and live music and refreshment stalls back at The George Inn, Upper Denby.

10th Anniversary edition of our scenic rural race (with flapjack)!

A special edition of this popular village race (fancy dress optional). A 5.6 mile (9km) scenic and undulating course on footpaths through fields, woodland, conservation land and the historic Quaker Village at High Flatts with a total ascent of 700ft.

The course is well marked and marshalled and suitable for social as well as club runners.
Minimum age 16 yrs.

Homemade flapjack for all finishers.
Prizes for all age categories and best fancy dress. Trophy for '1st local' lady and man home.

Also junior races at 10.30am for children of all ages (see separate on-line entry). Live music and refreshment stalls back at The George Inn. Fun for all on a Bank Holiday Monday!

Entries close at 8pm on Saturday 29th August. No entries on the day.

The race helps to raise funds to support the work of Denby Village Conservation Group (https://www.denbyvillage.co.uk/).

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details and to enter.

Dates and venues

Monday 31 August 2026 - 10:30am, Junior races 10.30, Senior race 12pm. Live music and refreshment stalls at The George Inn. . ** Entry for seniors on the day will not be available however juniors may be able to.

The George, 114, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UE

Further information

Racebest page Senior race
Racebest page Junior race

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