Zip the Cow 11 July 2026
Zip the Cow for Sue Ryder this summer
Zip the Cow 2025 is sponsored by Buntons Plant Hire and Crag and Co. Accountants, with Two Rocks Brewery as our event village sponsor. The event sees participants walk (or ride) to the top of the iconic ‘Cow’ at the Cow and Calf Rocks above Ilkley and then jump from it, sliding 270m at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. As in previous years for the 1:30pm slot on Saturday we offer lifts to the top of the Cow for those unable to walk. If you want to gift a place in Zip the Cow with no expectation to raise funds you can select the £80 option and let us know your preferred slot in the other info box. Participants will take in spectacular views of Wharfedale....if they dare open their eyes! This event will be held on the morning and afternoon of Saturday 11 July 2026. Places are booked on a first come, first served basis. Once Saturday is full we may look to add some slots on Sunday 12 July. NOTE: You must confirm you are between the weight limits of 5 stone and 17.5 stone to take part in this event. By signing up to this event you (and the people you are signing up) are agreeing to the event terms and conditions which can be found at https://www.sueryder.org/zipthecow STAY IN TOUCH At Sue Ryder, we’d love to keep in touch with you to tell you about our work and how you can support it. We will only contact you electronically if you agree to be contacted in this way. On the entry form please state whether you agree to be contacted by email and/or text. We may contact you by post and/or phone unless you have asked not to be contacted. On the entry form please state if you do not want to be contacted in this way. For further details about how we use and protect your information, please view our privacy policy at www.sueryder.org/privacy. You can change your contact preferences, request a copy of our privacy policy or ask any questions by contacting supportercare@sueryder.org or 020 7554 5985.
Organiser
Sue Ryder
Course
- Distance:
- 0.3 Kilometres
- Type:
- Cross Country
- Profile:
- Undulating
- Laps:
- 1
- Entry limit:
- 240
- Remaining places:
- 240
- Race licence:
- n/a
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
Facilities
- Water stations
- Toilets
- No distance markers
- No changing facilities
- No showers
- No baggage store
- Race HQ:
- Sue Ryder gazebo under the Cow and Calf Rocks, Hangingstone Road, Ilkley
Parking is included in the event price
All participants will receive a bespoke Zip the Cow medal.
Entry Fees
The prices below include race fees, card charges and admin; there are no hidden extras.
Saturday 11 July 9:30am to 10:30am | £30.00 |
Saturday 11 July 10:30am to 11:30am | £30.00 |
Saturday 11 July 11:30am to 12:30pm | £30.00 |
Saturday 11 July 1:30pm to 2:30pm with option of lift in a 4x4 to top of the cow | £30.00 |
Saturday 11 July 2:30pm to 3:30pm | £30.00 |
Saturday 11 July 3:30pm to 4:30pm | £30.00 |
Entry with no obligation to fundraise £80 (please email andrew.wood@sueryder.org with your chosen slots from those open) | £80.00 |