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Furty Furlong 2026

2 May 2026

Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Starts: 11:00
Distance: 3.75 Miles
Entry Fee: £7.00 - £24.00

A scenic 3.75 miles (30 furlongs) off-road course.

Hosted by Kingstone Runners, this is a tough, hilly course in the private grounds of Mapplewell Meadows Farm. The course is mostly grass with some gravel/shale. Parts of the course can be muddy anytime! Prizes in the following categories: Snr. Men, Vet 40 Men, Vet 50 Men, Vet 60 Men, Vet 70 Men, Snr Ladies, Vet 40 Ladies, Vet 50 Ladies, Vet 60 Ladies, Vet 70 Ladies, 1st Unattached, and some spot prizes. There will also be prizes and a trophy for the first Corporate Team. (A team consists of 3 members, any gender, at a special price of £8 per person.) Minimum age on day 14. Race Declaration: Entrants agree to take part in this race entirely at their own risk, understand the risks involved and are medically fit to compete. Entrants agree to abide by the instructions of the organisers and officials and not to hold the organisers or venue liable for any mishap, loss of property or injury caused during the event. Be aware that Kingstone Runners and Mapplewell Meadows Farm may use any photography taken at the event. If you object to this, please contact the organiser. Prizes to be presented at the View Cafe on-site after the race. Parking is available on-site, but we encourage car-sharing. Online entries close at 6pm on 1st May 2026. Pick numbers up from Race HQ (The View Cafe) from 09:30 on race day.

Organiser

Kingstone Runners

1 Lingard Street
Barnsley
S75 2SL
Tim Wade

Course

Distance:
3.75 Miles
Type:
Cross Country
Profile:
Hilly
Laps:
Entry limit:
150
Remaining places:
146
Race licence:
Permit applied-for
Not suitable for wheelchairs

Facilities

  • Water stations
  • Toilets
  • No distance markers
  • No changing facilities
  • No showers
  • No baggage store
Race HQ:
Mapplewell Meadows Farm, Hill End Road, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6DX. What3Words ///tall.lucky.movie

Food and drinks will be available to buy at the View Cafe on-site before and after the race. Prize-giving at the View Cafe as soon as possible after the race.

Pick up your number (or enter on the day) at the View Cafe (follow the signs on site) from 09:30. Limited Motorhome and Caravan pitches available. Please Contact Mapplewell Meadows direct for details: https://mapplewellmeadowsfarm.co.uk/

Entry Fees

The prices below include race fees, card charges and admin; there are no hidden extras.

Unaffiliated£9.00
Affiliated£7.00
Corporate Team (3)£24.00

Assuming this event does not sell out, entry on the day will be available for an additional £2.00.
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