Swaledale Marathon
The annual Swaledale Marathon passes through some of Swaledale's finest scenery. The 24 mile course is a fell run / challenge walk event - competitors must navigate themselves and complete the course within 10 hours. It has been organised by Swaledale Outdoor Club since 1979.
The Swaledale Marathon is very popular and entries go fast. The 2027 event will take place on Saturday 12th June. Entries will open on Saturday 9th January at 07:00. We are using the SI Entries online entry system again and the event will appear on their event list a few days before it goes live. If you're not already registered with SI Entries, you can do this in advance at any time.
The 45th Swaledale Marathon was on Saturday 13th June 2026. Congratulations to all participants, 476 of whom completed the route. The headwind for the climb to Great Punchard Head and again from Level House over to Gunnerside Gill added to the challenge. It was rather cool, but stayed dry with good visibility to allow the magnificent views to be enjoyed.
The prize winners were as follows.
| Marathon Salver fastest man |
Jake Stephenson |
03:05 |
| 2nd man |
Joseph Martlew |
03:26 |
| 3rd man |
Runar Saether |
03:27 |
| Marathon Rosebowl fastest lady |
Jane McCarthy |
03:53 |
| 2nd lady |
Susannah Wall |
03:57 |
| 3rd lady |
Helen Burrell |
04:10 |
| Ray Stevenson Shield fastest veteran man |
Runar Saether |
03:27 |
| Marathon Vase fastest veteran lady |
Jane McCarthy |
03:53 |
| Vic Harrison Trophy first SOC man |
Ross Bell |
04:08 |
| Vic Harrison Trophy first SOC lady |
Margaret Land |
05:59 |
| Stuart Pailor Shield first over 60 man |
Alex Fawcett |
04:00 |
| Lesley Pailor Shield first over 60 lady |
Helen Burrell |
04:10 |
| Marathon Mens Team Trophy - Richmond & Zetland Harriers |
Jake Stevenson / Julian Simpson / Sam Johnson / Ruari Williams |
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| Marathon Ladies Team Trophy - Swaledale Runners |
Helen Burrell / Tracy Hunter / Ruth Waterston / Melanie Scott |
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Full results are available in our results section.
The 2027 Swaledale Marathon will be on Saturday 12th June.