The Descent 1

Scammonden → West Vale

10km | Net downhill road race

YES WE KNOW!

There are 110 entries available for a race that has a cap of 100, this is to ensure that later in the year when we offer a free deferel we will have 100 on the start list and 100 on the buses!

The original route. The original descent.

The Descent 1 starts high at Scammonden and drops down to West Vale over a fast, scenic 10km road course.

A simple idea:

Start high.

Finish low.

Run downhill.

This route delivers a long, satisfying descent with wide roads, open views and a finish deep in the valley below.

What is The Descent?

The Descent is a point-to-point downhill road race.

No loops.

No trails.

No gimmicks.

Just a flowing journey from hillside to town, with gravity doing the hard work.

It’s about:

Speed

Simplicity

Scenic roads

And enjoying a rare course that pulls you all the way to the finish

Course Overview

Start: Scammonden

Finish: West Vale

Distance: 10km (6.2 miles)

Net descent: approx 300 metres

This is a fully road-based course from start to finish.

Expect:

Quiet upland roads and sweeping descents

Long runnable downhill sections

A fast, flowing route designed for road shoes

A well-marked and chip-timed course

Perfect for:

First-time 10km runners

Runners chasing a quick time

Event Day Schedule

Registration: 18:00 – 18:50 (at West Vale – finish location)

Bus departs: 19:00 prompt

Start: As soon as possible on arrival at Scammonden

Presentations: 20:30 (or once all runners have finished)

Memento

Do we get a memento for completing The Descent?

Yes — all finishers will receive a medal at the finish.

Important:

A medal is included in your entry fee

A t-shirt is not included

You will only receive a t-shirt if you have pre-ordered one

Don’t forget — add a shirt to your entry if you would like one.

Key Info

Distance: 10km

Style: Point-to-point downhill road race

Experience: Fast, scenic and friendly

Maximum entries: 100

Places are limited.

The Descent 1

The original route.

Same simple idea.

Let gravity do the rest.

Description supplied by the event organiser.