The Cragg Challenge 2024

We're back (and with a new event!).....

After the trials and tribulations of the last few years, and following the successful 're-boot' of our event in April of this year, we are pleased to announce that The Cragg Challenge will be back in 2024, bigger and better than ever before!!!

The road will be closed again, and people will be running and cycling up and down it all morning.

All official events will be timed, so whether it's a personal record, or the School Relay world record, there is something to give you a goal for 23rd June 2024.

All events will take place on Cragg Road (B6138) with a start/finish line adjacent to Royd Ices in Mytholmroyd. Registrations for all events will be at the Royd Ices building on Cragg Road, next to the start/finish line – times for each event given separately – see the discrete event information for registration and start times. ALL START TIMES AT THE MOMENT ARE PROVISIONAL, AND MAY CHANGE SLIGHTLY AS PLANS ARE FINALISED.

Main events planned for the day are:

The Cragg 35 Sportive- a fully marked cycle sportive that is a thrilling and scenic route designed for both seasoned riders and those looking to challenge themselves. This sportive starts with a climb up and finishes with a descent down to lovely Cragg Vale. Along the way, you'll encounter rolling hills, invigorating descents, and perhaps even a few exhilarating climbs that will put your cycling skills to the test. The Sportive offers the perfect balance of a fun, yet achievable distance, ensuring a memorable and rewarding experience for cyclists of all levels. So, get ready to soak up the fresh air, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow cyclists, and create lasting memories as you conquer The Cragg 35 Sportive!

The Oliver Collinge Climb - a 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 named in memory of a young teacher and resident of Cragg Vale who sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2016. *(See Note below)

A 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.

A 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.

A 10-mile run – the big one! 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.

A 1-mile run - 'The John Jones Memorial Mile' - a measured one mile course, initially having been a downhill dash, this run has now been adjusted so that it goes up and down Cragg Road, starting and finishing in Mytholmroyd. This event is named in memory of our former chair, who we lost in 2019 - one of the original driving forces behind the idea.

A Cycling 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. There will be an electronic digital clock at the summit, synchronised to the start, so everyone entering will have the opportunity of being timed for the ascent. However riders may prefer to use Strava, or similar, to time themselves.

There are restricted numbers for each event – so please book your place early to avoid disappointment.

NOTES:-

* The Oliver Collinge Climb 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 us at [email protected]



Organiser Updates (7)

Registration

sent by Paul McMahon on 22/06/2024 at 16:37
 Looking forward to seeing you all in the morning - bright and early :-)

 DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR ID/PROOF OF REGISTRATION. 

 REMEMBER THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES AVAILABLE ON THE DAY.

Additional Information for Cragg 35 Sportive

sent by Paul McMahon on 20/06/2024 at 20:33
Specific information for your event is attached. Enjoy the day.
Attachments
Sportiv ....pdf

Information for participants

sent by Paul McMahon on 20/06/2024 at 20:31
Attached is all you need to know about your taking part in The Cragg Challenge 2024. Enjoy the day.
Attachments
Informa ....pdf

Last chance

sent by Paul McMahon on 18/06/2024 at 20:12
 Remember that entries close at 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday 19th June!
 If you have a friend, family member or team-mate who wants to be involved, but hasn't entered yet, tell them to do it NOW.

THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

KUDOS Competitions

sent by Paul McMahon on 17/06/2024 at 12:09
As some of you may have already seen, Kudos Brokers, one of our main sponsors will be hosting 2 competitions that give you the chance to win some great prizes. As of right now, no one has signed up which means there is a high likelihood that you’ll come away with a prize, just for signing up!

The first competition is being hosted on the Strava platform, where Kudos has created a running competition that aligns with the Cragg Challenge 5k, 10k and 10m events. If you are already competing in one of these events, you may as well sign up and be in with a chance to win some great prizes. In order to do so, just scan the QR code in today's post on the Cragg Challenge Facebook page, and message the Kudos Brokers Strava account stating which competition you would like to be entered into. 

For more details you can check out Kudos' Facebook page (@Kudos Brokers) or visit their site using the link below:


The second competition has been created to help participants save money on their insurance policies - all you have to do is snap a picture of any participant wearing the Kudos kit, (see today's post on the Cragg Challenge Facebook page), and post it to your Facebook account, tagging @Kudos Brokers, and using the hashtag #CraggTag. Once completed, you will be sent a virtual discount voucher which can be redeemed at any of Kudos' brokerages, helping you save on your insurance!

Ts and Cs apply, see the website linked for more details.

All the best,
The Kudos team 

Results

The 10 mile
Fastest Time
01:04:29
D. O’brien -
Fastest Time
01:22:46
G. Ferris -
Average Time
01:24:19
Average Time
01:37:57
The 10K
Fastest Time
00:49:13
F. Slater -
Fastest Time
00:49:50
H. Marsh -
Average Time
00:58:56
Average Time
01:03:59
Average Time
01:00:27
The 5K
Fastest Time
00:20:01
J. Gamble -
Fastest Time
00:21:39
S. Cordingley -
Average Time
00:27:15
Average Time
00:32:26
The John Jones Memorial Mile
Fastest Time
00:05:23
L. Ihalakandage -
Fastest Time
00:08:10
K. Berry -
Average Time
00:08:58
Average Time
00:09:59
SEE ALL RESULTS

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