Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge
Set on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales in Masham, this looped trail event runs near the Black Sheep Brewery and Masham Sports Club. The next scheduled race is on 5 July 2026, at the park close to Silver Street, Masham, Ripon HG4 4DY.
Runners complete repeated laps on a mainly off‑road course that includes one steady climb, stiles, fields, woodland paths and short road sections. Feed and drink stations are provided approximately every three miles. The course is marshalled and signed, though not every corner will have a marshal and some road crossings may be unmarshalled. GPX files are available for navigation.
Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a selection of treats; the event offers a beer and a sausage sandwich with alcohol‑free and vegetarian options noted in the event details. Toilets are available at the town market square. The organiser aims to be cup‑less at feed stations.
Entry options and basic fees are published; parking is available on the field with a £5 parking charge collected for local charitable causes. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association. Event guidelines include a restriction on large over‑ear headphones and advice on withdrawals and transfers or deferrals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Event Details
- Elevation: Flat(ish) (one steady climb)
- Terrain: trail and road - stiles
- Feed/drink stations every 3 miles
- Marshalled and signed course.
- Bespoke medal and lots of treats for all finishers.
Getting to us:
- We are based near Masham Sports club
- Registration: What 3 words ///shot.invoices.beefed
- By Car: There will be parking on the field. £5 parking fee is applicable for charitable causes within Masham, please have the correct money.
Distances and times:
- Registration Opens from 8am – please allow yourself 1/2 hour to park, register and use the loos.
- Our races are licenced from the Trail Running Association
- All Runs start at 9:30am
During the race important things to note:
- We try to be cup-less: Our feed stations are normally around every three miles and offer drinks and a range of food but please bring your own re-usable cup or bottle.
- Headphones: Most of our courses are off road but we still prefer you not to wear earphones and due to oncourse incidents, we have taken the decision to ban large over ear headphones. These block out any other sounds and don't allow runners to hear marshals, vehicles or other users of the route. If you do need to wear earphones, then please use bone conducting earphones or "one in one out" in ear pieces. Please note, there may will be unmarshalled road crossings.
- Know your route: We offer downloadable GPX files for our routes. Our routes are mainly off road and not every corner or junction will have a marshal. Please ensure you have a version of the route to help you navigate.
- Withdrawal: If you need to withdraw during an event please let the nearest marshal know. In certain circumstances we allow runners to drop distances during an event. Please speak to the timers or RD at the end of your run.
- Transfers/Deferrals: You can self-serve your transfer or deferral either on this website or “Let’s Do This” depending on where you booked. Please try not to change your event or details on the day as it causes delays and queues at registration.