The Cragg Challenge 2019
The Cragg Vale Festival of Running And Cycling
Sunday September 22nd 2019
Full closed road events on the world famous Cragg Vale hill
Entries now open
Full closed road events on the world famous Cragg Vale hill
Entries now open
Chip timing for all running events
See In the Press for articles about The Cragg Challenge
Jade Smith's Official Photos of 2018 at https://www.flickr.com/photos/127666640@N03/albums
Video at
https://youtu.be/xoT4ImmzfpE
Official Photos of 2017 at https://www.flickr.com/photos/139784872@N04/albums
Video at https://youtu.be/ABwOM6Abgs8
Jade Smith's Official Photos of 2018 at https://www.flickr.com/photos/127666640@N03/albums
Video at
https://youtu.be/xoT4ImmzfpE
Official Photos of 2017 at https://www.flickr.com/photos/139784872@N04/albums
Video at https://youtu.be/ABwOM6Abgs8
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5k - 10k - 10 mile run, 8km cycle ascent open to all abilities and ages.
New this year: 100Km Cycle Grimpeur (Audax) and 1-mile Dash |
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Cragg15 is a community group that formed to continue the impact and enjoyment from the Tour de France racing through Mytholmroyd and Cragg Vale in July 2014. Since its formation, numerous events on the longest continuous climb in England have been considered, but to recreate the TdF experience – and more importantly – create the opportunity for some iconic and safe events – a road closure was needed. Last year, after years of planning, the application for a road closure was granted, and on Sunday 24th September 2017 there was the very first ‘Cragg Challenge’ – a festival of running and cycling that was the core of a marvellous day for the participants and the whole community.
This year will build on the success of the inaugural Cragg Challenge with records from last year set be challenged anew. Whether it's a personal record or the new School Relay world record of 35 min and 47 secs, there is something to give you a goal for this year.
All events will take place on Cragg Road (B6138) with a start/finish line in Mytholmroyd. Registration will be at Mytholmroyd Community Centre – times for each event given separately – see the discrete event information for registration and start times.
Main events on the day are:
Cycle Ascent – a chance to cycle the longest climb under a full road closure. This event is open to all, those looking to set a time will set off first, those just looking to make it up the hill following on afterwards. We recommend 'Strava' or an equivalent app for recording your personal time.
Cycle Grimpeur – is new event this year. A 100Km Audax event approved by and organised through Audax UK, the starting section of which will take place up Cragg Road, then head off across the hills using some of the 2014 Tour de France route, before finally finishing back at the Start/Finish line in Mytholmroyd.
School relay – involving children from local primary and secondary schools working together to set a time for running the hill that is a challenge for future schoolchildren. This event is to be known as ‘The Collinge Climb’ in memory of a young teacher and resident of Cragg Vale who sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2016. The latest World Record time set this year is 35 min and 47 secs!
1-mile run 'The John Jones 1-mile Dash' is a new event this year. An officially-measured one mile course down from just below the Robin Hood Inn to the Start/Finish line in Mytholmroyd. With chip-timing and gravity assist, this could be an opportunity to post a really impressive time.
5K run - the typical ‘fun run’ distance, this event starts in Mytholmroyd and will ascend to a turning point part-way up Cragg Road where entrants will then return down the hill to the start/finish area.
10K run – aimed at the more serious runner, or those who are looking to move up from a fun run to a longer distance. This event will work in the same way as the 5K – an ascent to a turning point then a return to the start/finish line.
10-mile run – running a measured 10 miles is one thing, running it up and down England’s longest continuous climb is another! This event will start and finish in Mytholmroyd.
There are restricted numbers for each event – so please book your place early to avoid disappointment.
(Note that the school relay entries are being dealt with through the schools and not through this web site, If you would like your school to take part please contact, schoolscontact@cragg15.uk
This year will build on the success of the inaugural Cragg Challenge with records from last year set be challenged anew. Whether it's a personal record or the new School Relay world record of 35 min and 47 secs, there is something to give you a goal for this year.
All events will take place on Cragg Road (B6138) with a start/finish line in Mytholmroyd. Registration will be at Mytholmroyd Community Centre – times for each event given separately – see the discrete event information for registration and start times.
Main events on the day are:
Cycle Ascent – a chance to cycle the longest climb under a full road closure. This event is open to all, those looking to set a time will set off first, those just looking to make it up the hill following on afterwards. We recommend 'Strava' or an equivalent app for recording your personal time.
Cycle Grimpeur – is new event this year. A 100Km Audax event approved by and organised through Audax UK, the starting section of which will take place up Cragg Road, then head off across the hills using some of the 2014 Tour de France route, before finally finishing back at the Start/Finish line in Mytholmroyd.
School relay – involving children from local primary and secondary schools working together to set a time for running the hill that is a challenge for future schoolchildren. This event is to be known as ‘The Collinge Climb’ in memory of a young teacher and resident of Cragg Vale who sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2016. The latest World Record time set this year is 35 min and 47 secs!
1-mile run 'The John Jones 1-mile Dash' is a new event this year. An officially-measured one mile course down from just below the Robin Hood Inn to the Start/Finish line in Mytholmroyd. With chip-timing and gravity assist, this could be an opportunity to post a really impressive time.
5K run - the typical ‘fun run’ distance, this event starts in Mytholmroyd and will ascend to a turning point part-way up Cragg Road where entrants will then return down the hill to the start/finish area.
10K run – aimed at the more serious runner, or those who are looking to move up from a fun run to a longer distance. This event will work in the same way as the 5K – an ascent to a turning point then a return to the start/finish line.
10-mile run – running a measured 10 miles is one thing, running it up and down England’s longest continuous climb is another! This event will start and finish in Mytholmroyd.
There are restricted numbers for each event – so please book your place early to avoid disappointment.
(Note that the school relay entries are being dealt with through the schools and not through this web site, If you would like your school to take part please contact, schoolscontact@cragg15.uk
All the information on the above events can be found within the pages of this website along with information and entry pages.
Information for Residents and details of the road closure can be found here
Any queries or for further information contact us on:-
info@Cragg15.uk
Information for Residents and details of the road closure can be found here
Any queries or for further information contact us on:-
info@Cragg15.uk
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