Harkerside Hustle
4th October 2026
Grinton and Harkerside
This page is being updated - new maps and gpx files available soon!
The Hustle is the spectacular finale to the series, starting and finishing in the heart of Swaledale.
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Race Details
Location
The Dales Bike Centre, Fremington
North Yorkshire
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Course Summary
Distance: 21.7km / 13.4m
This half marathon race sees you starting with the DR40 runners on a tour of some of our favourite paths in Swaledale. A short road section, takes you from Grinton onto Harkerside Moor. The route takes you past an iron age farmstead before climbing Whitaside Moor . After a long steady descent along the track through Apedale, you will rejoin the DR40 course to climb to the Height of Greets and cross to Grinton Smelt Mill. Enjoy the views from Sharrow Hill before following grassy descents to Cogden Hall and back to the Dales Bike Centre to finish.
The course consists of moorland trods, hard packed tracks and grassy paths.
Each of our race distances are just rough estimates.
Shoe Recommendation: Trail shoe, the course consists of hard packed footpaths, a short road section and some grassy trods.
Course Records
| Class | Name | Club | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | - | - | - |
| Female | - | - | - |
| Vet Male | - | - | - |
| Vet Female | - | - | - |
| Non Binary | - | - | - |
Weather
Heading into autumn, this race has unpredictable weather, we have seen sunshine and storms on the day of this one. Keep an eye on the weather and remember we have a mandatory kit list!
The Mountain Weather Information Service has a three day forecast available for the general area.
MET Office shows a 7 day forecast for Semerwater itself.
Course Info
Map
Race Day Information
Parking
Parking will be available in a field near The Dales Bike Centre. What3words: cook.famed.irony. Please car share!
Registration
You will register at The Dales Bike Centre, you will collect your bib number here and there are toilets here. See the timeline below for details on when we are opening registration.
Kit List
We now have mandatory kit, we may be performing kit spot checks at registration or somewhere on the course, anyone failing to have the mandatory kit will be disqualified.
Mandatory Kit
- Taped seam waterproofs (jacket and trousers)
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Emergency blanket / bivvy bag
- Cup or soft flask *We do not keep plastic cups at our aid stations*
- 500ml water (minimum)
- Emergency food
- Fully charged mobile phone
Suggested Kit
- Map
- Compass
- Whistle
Timeline
| Time | Detail |
|---|---|
| 8.00am | Carpark Opens |
| 9.00am | Registration opens |
| 9.45am | Registration closes |
| 9.50am | Race briefing |
| 10.00am | Race starts |
| 12.00pm | First runner expected back |
| 6.00pm | Final cut off |
Course Markings
The race course will be well marked with orange barrier tape as well as orange pin flags, trail junctions and turns will be well marked with coloured arrow signs to show you the way. All critical turns and road crossings will be manned by our marshals so you are going to have to try pretty hard to go wrong but be aware that course markings can be moved or stolen and for this reason we strongly advise carrying a copy of the route map.
Aid Stations
The aid station will stock water, sweet and savoury food and have a small stash of electrolyte tablets available. Please note we will not be providing cups at aid stations. Marshals will be happy to support you in refilling bottles and we advise you to consider carrying a collapsible/soft cup. Water will also be available at the finish.
NB: We don't use plastic cups at our aid stations, make sure you have either a soft flask, bladder or collapsable cup with you.
| # | Name | Segment Distance | Total Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Dent's Houses | 7.5m | 7.5m |
| 5 | Finish | 13.4m | 5.9m |
Toilets
There will be toilets at race HQ at The Dales Bike Centre.
Refreshments
Post-race hot soup and a roll, provided by The Dales Bike Centre, will be included in your event entry. Hot drinks and cakes are also available for purchase.
Runners & Rubbish
Please respect the trails and the beauty of the dales by disposing of any rubbish at one of our aid stations or take it home with you.
Code of conduct
Be polite to our marshals, first aiders and members of staff, these people are volunteering their free time to assist you in reaching the finish line and are doing everything they can to get you there.
Do not rely on marshals, photographers or other staff persons to direct you on your course. It is YOUR responsibility to know your course and follow the course signs.
Remember to always remain on the designated marked trails, no short cutting.
Poles are allowed (but probably not necessary), please be conscious of where you’re pointing them.
This course includes single track. If you are attempting to pass, please alert the runner in front of you before flying past them. Likewise, if you hear a runner approaching you from behind, attempt to find a spot to allow the runner to pass.
As a general rule, when passing a runner, announce, 'on your left'.
Uphill runners/hikers have the right of way to downhill runners. Remain in control as you descend and respect the other runners.
Everyone is after the same goal here so let’s be respectful of each other’s races and have fun.
Registration
You will register in the car park at The Dales Bike Centre. We may be performing kit spot checks at registration or somewhere on the course, anyone failing to have the mandatory kit will be disqualified.
Age Restrictions
Due to the nature of the course and the distance involved this race has an age limit of 16+ to enter.
Entrant Limit
100 runners
Entry List (SiEntries)