Yorkshire Dales Half Marathon

World-class event

It's exciting for the Long Course Weekend to return to Yorkshire, as a new addition to existing international fixtures in Wales, Mallorca, Belgium and New Zealand already in the family.

Based in Masham, the Long Course Weekend is expected to bring over 5,000 athletes, 20,000 supporters from 30 nations, to compete over 3 incredible days.

How it works

The first thing you should know is that LCW is not a triathlon event.

You can choose any of the disciplines and distances as individual events. It can be just a cycle event for you if that's what you want out of LCW.

If you do feel like doing all the full distances though and want to try and earn that famous fourth LCW medal, then there are two things you must do to achieve it:

1. You must enter the Full LCW (do not enter them separately or you will not receive the coveted fourth medal at the finish)
2. You must complete all three full distances within the cut off times for each event or you will not receive your fourth medal (you would still receive your individual event medals)
    

Timetable

The venue is Masham Market Square unless specified otherwise:

Friday

• 09:00-17:00 | Registration open
• 09:00-16:30 | Event Expo open
• 17:00 | All swimmers start - Ellerton Park

Saturday

• 05:00-17:00 | Registration open
• 07:00-07:30 | 112M Sportive, LCW and 56M Sportives all start
• 09:00-17:00 | Event Expo open
• 10:30 | First bikes expected back
• 12:00 | Cut-off time for the second lap
• 17:00 | Overall cut off

Sunday

• 07:00-10:00 | Registration open
• 09:30 | Yorkshire Dales Marathon start
• 10:00 | Yorkshire Dales 5K & 10K start
• 11:30 | Yorkshire Dales Half Marathon start - Fountains Abbey
• 12:00 | First Marathon athlete back
• 15:30 | Event cut-off time for athletes
• 16:00 | LCW Trophy Presentation

Ability level

These events are for anyone who feels they can complete the course. With generous cut-off times, fully stocked feed stations, and one heck of a party atmosphere on the finish line, you don't want to miss this.

Bike type

Ideally road.

You can use any bike that is roadworthy and complies with the British Triathlon Federation rules. No tandems.  

Road bikes are exactly that, bikes which are designed for use on the road. They typically feature a more aggressive racing position, a high saddle and dropped handlebars, that encourage a more aerodynamic posture with more weight over the front of the bike for more power. A stiff, rigid frame reduces energy loss to suspension and ensures maximum energy is transferred from you to the wheels. A gear ratio designed with high-power cycling in mind means you can put down power at close-to-speed. If you were racing a downhill slope style race, you wouldn't use a road bike, so similarly when cycling on roads, you wouldn't use a full-suspension rock chomper capable of tackling the Grand Canyon!

Tri bars

For the sportives, Tri Bars are allowed on course.

Event HQ

Masham Town Hall
Market Place
Masham
North Yorkshire
HG4 4DY
UK

Nidderdale AONB

Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a national protected landscape full of breathtaking windswept moorlands and steep river valleys, gently rolling pastoral landscapes, peaceful ancient woodland and tranquil expanses.

Fountains Abbey

With plenty to see and do, the local area is the perfect spot to plan a break around taking part. There are cycle and run events taking place across the weekend so get involved and extend your stay.

Ellerton Park

The new swim venue for this year is the sheltered and managed Ellerton Park in Richmond - the cleanest lake in the North of England for open water swimming!

Yorkshire villages

Athletes will get a proper Yorkshire welcome as they pass through the many beautiful villages on route.

Parking

There will be parking available at the sports fields in Masham. The car park will be open Friday to Sunday. Cash or card.

Location: ///harnessed.lemmings.biked

• Friday - Free
• Saturday - £5 all day per car
• Sunday - £5 all day per car
  
  

Please follow the parking marshal instructions. Please do not park on the side streets of Masham, it’s important to respect the Towns residents.

Introduction

This is a course to be proud of! You're going to love it.

You can expect stunning scenery, fully loaded feed stations, the odd sheep or two, and plenty of supporters to cheer you on as you wind your way through the stunning Yorkshire Dales from the gorgeous Studley Royal Deer Park - part of the Fountains Abbey estate.

The course will be on fully closed roads and will end with the famous red carpet finish.

It's as scenic as it is challenging. Winding its way through the world-famous Yorkshire Dales on fully closed roads, this course takes in some of the best of Nidderdale AONB and is set to attract large crowds to cheer you on.

This event is passionate about working with the community too.

Map

Feed stations

• 1 | Galphay Lane

  Energy Station - Water, Energy, Crisps, Sweets, Flapjacks

• 2 | Galphay Village

  Energy Station - Water, Energy, Crisps, Sweets, Flapjacks

• 3 | Kirkby Malzeard

  Water Station

• 4 | Grewelthorpe

  Energy Station - Water, Energy, Crisps, Sweets, Flapjacks

• Finish Line

  Bottled water, Erdinger Alkoholfrei

What you'll get at registration

• 1 x bib number to be displayed on your front
• 1 x timing chip attached to your bib (do not bend)

Prizes

1st, 2nd, 3rd Male and Female overall.

Race pack with full details will be available to entrants 2 weeks prior to event.

Entry fees

These reviews are from the LCW Wales event:

This event was organised superbly from start to finish. All required kit is provided in registration in advance (helmet stickers, bike label, race tattoos etc...) along with course maps. Cara S 

This was an outstanding race. From the outset the organisation and helpfulness from the marshalls and staff was great. Damien M

...the course is great, the support is even better and the organisation is top notch. Matthew H