RACE OPEN SOON…

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Grewelthorpe Multi Terrain Race GMTR.    For those who have made this a regular haunt – we look forward to seeing you again.  If you are new to the race, then take a look at the pictures ‘and comments’ from 2025 or check out the photo gallery on google..   Enter SOON via the link above at Racebest.   

This will be the 11th year that we have organised this amazingly diverse course.  It covers some of the most amazing places which are off the beaten track – so you get to see the hidden gems of the Himalayan Gardens, Nutwith Woods and the start of the old drovers road upto Lofthouse Moor.  Being in North Yorkshire – it of course includes some tough climbs and some hairy descents, but you get the best views in the area, as you wind your way through back roads, farmers’ fields, fords, moors and woodland – adjacent to the Swinton Estate near Masham.

The St James’s & Methodist Church are a charity – so you won’t get any swanky gifts or flash prizes for entering our race.  But we do want to recognise your efforts and support, so our kind sponsors donate a range of modest prizes.  And our local volunteers provide nourishment in the form of home made soup, flapjack and bananas to replenish you after the event.  Please note this years prizes are yet to be determined.

As a community run charity, we want to make our events accessible to all, so we keep our entry costs low.  Entry is still just £18 for affiliated and £20 for non affiliated members.  Online entries close on 3rd October at 6pm  If the race is not full, then you can enter on the day, before 10.00am – for an additional charge of £2 by  credit or debit card.

We know that this is a slightly more challenging course than the average multi terrain, with some interesting ascents that are well worth the effort, but it is a much loved part of various local running clubs race series and we hope will become part of many more.  Just take a look at this wonderful video of the course to see what you’ll be missing if you don’t sign up.

This 13km multi-terrain single lap race climbs above and descends back into the picturesque Dales village of Grewelthorpe (near Masham) and finishes just outside the village. Make your way to the village hall after your race and enjoy your free tea/coffee and soup.

Registrations will be at the village hall where you can enjoy a quick cuppa or some extra calories before you start the race.  Prize giving will also be held in the hall  and refreshments for those not running the race will be available throughout in our lovely renovated Methodist Chapel that houses the Hackfall Café as well as an exhibition of art.

Both men and women aged 16 and over are welcome to take part, from novice 10km runners to seasoned athletes.

You can find the results of previous events here