Fountains 10K & Fun Run
Sunday June 21st 2026
Fun Run at 10.00am
10k at 11.00am
As a charitable event, we rely on the generosity of our local community to help us by giving up their time, resources and money to help us achieve our aim of putting on a brilliant event which raises vital funds for our local primary schools.We could not do this without our generous sponsors.
Why run the Fountains 10K?
97%* of runners say they would do it again - and here's why...
- Fantastic course: Mixed terrain run in Nidderdale. Run along quiet country roads, off-road trails and scenic moorland in Nidderdale Area of Natural Beauty.
- Yorkshire hospitality: Bursting goody bag full of some of Yorkshire's finest produce! Plus friendly marshals give a right warm welcome.
- Great prizes: Champagne, vouchers, t-shirts & more! Winners of each age category will get a voucher for a bottle of champagne from Yorkshire Vintners, with other prizes still TBC!
- Family day out: Visit local attractions. Kids fun run, quick 10K for Mum or Dad, bite to eat and then visit one of the many local attractions listed below.
What's included in your entry fee
Great Yorkshire value at £23! (£21 affiliated)
- Chip timing: Get your finish time. We'll give you a bib timing chip to record your finish time.
- Medal: Pork Pie (or vegan pie if you prefer), bottle of water, Banana...
- Refuel after the run: Food. You won't leave hungry. We have Skell Gill Meats providing hot food, a pop up cafe for cakes and coffee in the village hall.
- Free parking: No parking charges. Free parking a few minutes walk from registration so there's no need for any loose change.
Information for Runners attending the race
What to expect on race day
Parking: (post code: HG4 3PL)
In an attempt to avoid congestion in the village and along Skelding/Drift lane (whilst maintaining access for emergency vehicles, farm vehicles, and local residents), parking will be strictly limited to the car parking field on Skelding/Drift Lane, behind the village (post code: HG4 3PL). Please do not park in the centre of the village, nor on Skelding/Drift Lane itself, unless instructed to do so by one of the parking marshals. Skelding/Drift lane will only be used as overflow parking if the car parking field is full, or in extreme wet weather conditions. Parking marshals will be available on race day to provide further instruction. You can arrive in the car park area from 9.00am on race day.
Race Registration: Registration will be open from 9am until 10.45am in the village hall, which is in the centre of the village. The start area of the race is on the road next to the community park.
Facilities:
Toilets: There will be portaloos in the parking field and near to the race start. There are also several more toilets available in the village hall, in the centre of the village.
Changing facilities: There is room in the toilets within the village hall for changing, if required.
Bag Drop: Bags can be left in the village hall at your own risk.
Food & Drink: There will be a pop-up café in the village hall, selling tea, coffee, squash and cakes. There are a few other cafes and pubs in the immediate local area, including G&Ts ice cream parlour and café, The Sawley Arms and The Grantley Arms. Don’t forget that your goody bag will also contain a bottle of water, one of Yorkshire’s Finest Pork Pies/vegan sausage rolls, a Banana, and a chocolate bar.
Prize Giving Ceremony: We wait until the last runner has returned before we do the prize giving ceremony, which takes place in the finishing field at the school. We expect this to start at 12.30pm and should be finished before 1pm. Please stay to en