The Descent 2

Baitings Reservoir → Sowerby Bridge

10km | Net downhill course

After the success of The Original Descent, we’re taking things up a notch… by going even higher.

The Descent 2 starts high above Calderdale at Baitings Reservoir (975ft) and drops all the way down to Sowerby Bridge (252ft) over a fast, scenic 10km route.

That’s a total descent of over 700ft — making this one of the most satisfying downhill runs you’ll ever take on.

What is The Descent?

The Descent is a simple idea:

Start high.

Finish low.

Run downhill.

No gimmicks. No loops. Just a point-to-point journey from moorland reservoir to town centre following roads that flow naturally downhill.

It’s about:

Speed

Simplicity

Scenic routes

And that rare feeling of being pulled all the way to the finish

Course Overview

Start: Baitings Reservoir

Finish: Sowerby Bridge

Distance: 10km (6.2 miles)

Start elevation: 975ft

Finish elevation: 252ft

Net descent: approx 723ft (220m)

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

Scenic views as you drop from reservoir to town

There are no trails or tracks – this is a pure road race with gravity on your side.

Who is this event for?

The Descent 2 is perfect for:

Road runners wanting an adventure

Trail runners who enjoy fast courses

Anyone chasing a fun 10km challenge

Runners who loved The Original Descent

Whether you race it hard or cruise it steady, the route does the work for you.

Event Day Schedule

Registration: 18:00 – 18:50 (at Sowerby Bridge – finish location)

Bus departs: 19:00 prompt

Start: As soon as possible on arrival at Baitings Reservoir

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

If you would like a t-shirt, you can pre-order one link above

Transport & Logistics

This is a point-to-point event.

Participants will:

Register at the finish location in Sowerby Bridge

Be transported to the start at Baitings Reservoir

Run back down to the finish

Full travel and parking details will be sent in the event briefing email.

Safety & Support

Adventure doesn’t mean careless.

As with all RunAble events, The Descent 2 includes:

Fully marked route

Event staff at key locations

Cut-off times

First aid cover

Mandatory kit appropriate to conditions

You bring the legs — we handle the logistics.

Why The Descent 2?

Because not every run needs to be:

A loop

A marathon

Or painfully uphill

Sometimes the best days are the ones where gravity is on your side.

Start high. Finish low. Smile all the way down.

Key Info

Distance: 10km

Location: Baitings Reservoir to Sowerby Bridge

Style: Point-to-point downhill run

Experience: Scenic, fast, and friendly

Places are limited.

If you loved The Original Descent — you’ll love this one even more.

The Descent 2

Higher start. Bigger drop. Same simple idea.

Book your place and let gravity do the rest.

Description supplied by the event organiser.