How far is the Delamere Forest?

The Delamere Forest offers 3 distances: 42K (26.1 miles), 21K (13.0 miles), 10K (6.2 miles).

How much climbing is in the Delamere Forest?

The 42K has 461 m of ascent. The 21K has 229 m of ascent. The 10K has 125 m of ascent.

What are the cut-offs for the Delamere Forest?

Overall time limits — 42K: 7h, 21K: 4h.

When is the next Delamere Forest?

Sun, 22 Nov 2026, 08:00. Entries open.

Delamere, Cheshire

RunThrough Trails Delamere Forest

Sun, 22 Nov 2026

Fast forest trails in Cheshire, twice a year.

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42.0

km · 26.1 mi

461

m ascent

3 checkpoints · 7h cut-off · start time 08:00

Terrain and trail

forestflat

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How to enter

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 · Entries open

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Common questions

: The Delamere Forest offers 3 distances: 42K (26.1 miles), 21K (13.0 miles), 10K (6.2 miles).
: The 42K has 461 m of ascent. The 21K has 229 m of ascent. The 10K has 125 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Delamere Forest yet.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Delamere Forest with RunThrough Trails. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Delamere Forest. RunThrough Trails confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 42K: 7h, 21K: 4h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Delamere Forest. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the RunThrough Trails race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Delamere Forest. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sun, 22 Nov 2026, 08:00. Entries open.