Stately Trails: Aske Hall
Stately Trails at Aske Hall takes place on 23 July 2026 within the private grounds of a Georgian country house near Richmond, North Yorkshire. The estate includes parkland attributed to Capability Brown, a converted stable block chapel, a Gothic folly, coach house, walled and terraced gardens and a lake with a Roman style temple.
The event offers trail routes over pasture fields, farm tracks and woodland paths. The course is a single lap for both distances. Trail shoes are recommended because surfaces can be muddy and uneven.
Distances
- 5km race
- 10km race
- 5km walk
Course markings use orange barrier tape, orange pin flags and coloured arrow signs; critical turns and road crossings will be manned by marshals. There is one water station on the 10km course and water for 5km runners at the finish. Portable toilets will be available close to registration.
Parking and registration are located by the stable block. There is no mandatory kit for this event. Entrant age limits are 16 plus for 10km and 11 plus for 5km. Entry fees include a one pound donation to the National Park. Entrant limit is 200 runners.
Race Day Information
Parking: Available by the stable block with additional parking in a nearby field.
Registration: Located by the stable block, close to the parking area. Bib numbers and mementos will be collected here.
Timeline:
- 5.30pm: Carpark Open
- 5.45pm: Registration Open
- 6.45pm: Registration Close
- 6.55pm: Race Briefing
- 7.00pm: Race Start
Course Markings: The race course will be well marked with orange barrier tape, orange pin flags, and coloured arrow signs. Marshals will be present at critical turns and road crossings.
Aid Stations: One water station on the 10km course; water available for 5km runners at the end of the race.
Toilets: Portable toilets will be available close to registration.
Code of Conduct: Respect marshals, first aiders, and staff. Stay on marked trails. Poles are allowed. Uphill runners/hikers have the right of way. Announce passing. Be respectful.