Crackpots Trail Run 2025
#KirkbyMalzeard

The best 10km-ish trail run in Kirkby Malzeard.

Award-winning event returns for its 3rd year. Now with a unique locally-produced medal. The Crackpots Trail Run is an award-winning event for runners of all abilities with a mixed terrain route starting from the village of Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, North Yorkshire at 10.30 on Sunday 8 June 2025. It's an undulating route that takes in quiet country roads, off-road trails, scenic moorland and a few rivers within Nidderdale AONB. The run is part of the Kirkby Malzeard Family Fete with street food, real ale bar, live music, artisan market and loads more. The run took place for the first time in 2023 and received such fantastic reviews it was awarded a Racecheck Gold Award. • Fantastic event experience - cracking route, beautiful scenery & fabulous atmosphere • Fully marshaled with the friendliest marshals in Yorkshire - rated 4.94/5 on Racecheck • Way-marked route with flags every 100m - no need for navigation • Five water crossings - to add a splash of fun to the route • Plastic bottle-free event - please bring your own cup for water • Delicious pie and free cuppa waiting at the finish line • Fete atmosphere - plenty for family and non-runners to do • PLUS unique hand-made medal produced in the village pottery "Hard to say what can be improved ... Definitely hope to be back next year." James H, 2023 runner. NEWSFLASH! Multi award-winning local legend DJ Rory Hoy will be bringing the music festival to a climax covering his usual eclectic mix of genres.