Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales
Sat 28 Jun 2025 Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK 30% off

Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.

2 races

  • Sat 28 Jun
  • #1 of 2
Malham Show Fields, Skipton > Church Lane, Skipton

Half Marathon

08:30

Age 14 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £250

  • 14.4 miles hiking + 530.05 m ascent
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • #2 of 2
Malham Show Fields, Skipton

Marathon

06:30

Age 14 & over

Sign up £25

Fundraise £250

  • 25.8 miles hiking + 859.8 m ascent

Event overview

Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike around the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park!

Mighty Hikes are an award-winning series of marathon and half marathon hikes, taking place in some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK. If you’re looking for a fun way to get fit, a memorable day out with friends and family, and a chance to celebrate or remember a loved one, then Mighty Hikes are for you. 

And it doesn’t matter if you’re lacing up your boots for the first or fiftieth time – you'll be supported every step of the way!

hiker

The Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike starts in Skipton and follows the grassy trails of the river Aire and Pennine Way, past drystone walls, old mills, and beautiful bridges.

Highlights

  • Fully supported

    With trek masters, signposted routes, medics, and toilets all along the route, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

  • Fuelling your adventure

    Regular pit stops with snacks and refreshments, a fresh buffet lunch and a hot meal waiting for you when you finish.

  • Everybody is a winner

    At the finish line you’ll be greeted with cheers, fizz and of course your Mighty medal.

  • Enjoy the moment

    You'll be able to treasure your Mighty Hike memories forever, as all your professional photos are free to download.

  • Not sure where to start?

    Once you sign up, you’ll have access to expert training advice and fundraising tips to smash your £250 target.

  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Solo walkers

Get 30% off with our exclusive Time Outdoors discount code!

Teams

Save 50% when you register a team of 5+ people!

It's easy to create a team...

Follow the steps to become a Team Captain when you register. Make sure you have a list of names and email addresses of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, an email invite will be sent to your team members with a bespoke link for them to fill out their own registration form and join your team.

As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.

Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.

  • Bag transfer
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Malham Show Fields
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 4DG
UK

Parking

There's parking at the start line at Malham Show Fields, BD23 4DG which can be booked when you register.

Free shuttle bus

Free shuttle buses will run from the half marathon finish on Church Lane to the car park in the afternoon.

Kit list

You will need to be prepared for all weather and bring all the essentials needed for the hike. A full kit list is available.

Supporters

Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit stops.

Dogs

Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs. This includes at any of the start and finish venues.

  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Single use plastics

  • There are refill stations where you can fill your reusable bottle to avoid handing out bottled water
  • Compostable cutlery, plates and cups are used across the start, lunch and pitstops
  • The event day bib is fully recyclable

Recycling

  • A specialist company collects and sorts the rubbish post-event to ensure as much is recycled as possible
  • All Mighty Marshals and other staff are briefed to pick up any rubbish they see along the route on the day
  • There are plenty of bins at each pit stop for participants to use

Energy

  • The power at Mighty Hikes is provided by hybrid generators
  • Energy-efficient LED bulbs are used to light the marquees

What an amazing day! Macmillan Cancer Support . . . There's no one else we would ever consider walking up that hill for. Jade, Yorkshire Dales 2023

It was a fantastic day with a fantastic ending! One I’m sure we’ll never forget! The hills may have been brutal but getting to the end was worth every step! Owen, Lake District 2023

The food was amazing, the toilets all clean, the cups of tea were amazing!! Deanna, Norfolk Coast 2024

I hiked this marathon in memory of my late partner. It was, and will be one of the best things I’ve ever done. Phillipa, Mighty Hiker 2023

hikers
LAURA'S STORY
Just WOW, I have entered quite a few races in my time but doing a Mighty Hike was by far the best organised I have ever been to. Macmillan are an amazing organisation and have been a massive help to me and my family throughout our darkest times, yesterday they did not let us down!
hikers
BERNIE'S STORY
We were amazed by the organisation that goes into Macmillan Mighty Hikes. Everything from the support from the staff on the course to the food and the information you get is outstanding. It's off the scale.

Races at event

  • Sat 28 Jun
  • #1 of 2
Malham Show Fields, Skipton > Church Lane, Skipton

Half Marathon

08:30

Age 14 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £250

  • 14.4 miles hiking + 530.05 m ascent
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • #2 of 2
Malham Show Fields, Skipton

Marathon

06:30

Age 14 & over

Sign up £25

Fundraise £250

  • 25.8 miles hiking + 859.8 m ascent