Magnificent Marsden Madness
Sun 15 Sep 2024 Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Magnificent Marsden Madness

Take part in the Marsden Madness run for a change of scenery. Challenge yourself to a hilly trail run in the heart of West Yorkshire. Embrace the challenging scenic routes and really earn your medal.

6 races

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #1 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

5K

08:30

Age 16 & over

£14-£16

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #2 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

6.7 Miles

09:00

Age 16 & over

£23-£25

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #3 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

Half Marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

£28-£30

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #4 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

20.1 Miles

09:30

Age 18 & over

£35-£37

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #5 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

Marathon

09:30

Age 18 & over

£39-£41

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #6 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

Ultra

09:30

Age 21 & over

£50-£55

Event overview

If you like beautiful races in beautiful places, like fun, like medals and like goodies then this event is for you. 

You'll enjoy a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line!

It's Grim Up North

This event is part of the It's Grim Up North calendar of runs, offering a range of distances and levels of difficulty so there is something for everyone.

Famous for its low-key approach, all runners will be greeted with a warm smile and friendly chat.

The aim is to get you out running, help you enjoy the beautiful countryside with great camaraderie and for you to experience the sense of well-being you get when you cross that finish line.

You'll be shown that the North is anything but Grim.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Difficulty rating

4/5 proper grim

Timetable

  • 08:00 | Registration opens for 5K and early bird ultra/marathon upon request
  • 08:15 | Registration opens for 6.7 miler
  • 08:30 | Registration opens for all other distances

Shoe type

Weather dependant. If wet trail shoes.

  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Marsden Cricket Club
Mount Road
Marsden
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD7 6NN
UK

Free parking

Parking is available at the cricket club.

Toilets

Toilets are available at the cricket club.

By car

From the M1 take the A616 towards Tankersley, then take the B6106, A635, and B6107 to Marsden. 

By train

The closest train station to the venue is located in the town of Marsden.

  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links

This is cupless event. All runners are requested to bring their own labelled, reusable cup or bottle.

Races at event

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #1 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

5K

08:30

Age 16 & over

£14-£16

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #2 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

6.7 Miles

09:00

Age 16 & over

£23-£25

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #3 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

Half Marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

£28-£30

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #4 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

20.1 Miles

09:30

Age 18 & over

£35-£37

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #5 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

Marathon

09:30

Age 18 & over

£39-£41

  • Sun 15 Sep
  • #6 of 6
Marsden Cricket Club, Huddersfield

Ultra

09:30

Age 21 & over

£50-£55