DALBY's INFERNO 2025
2025-06-07 09:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Dalby Forest, Thornton le Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT, United Kingdom
DALBY’s INFERNO and the 12 circles of suffering. Yes, 12 circles!
Now in its 4th year this superb event is going from strength to strength.
A back-yard style ultra marathon which usually consists of 10 5k laps starting and finishing at the same location.
This year however, there will be 12 laps of 5km making 60km in total.
2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team, so to help celebrate this achievement we decided to make the total distance 60km.
“Fantastic event, really well organised. Enjoyed the challenging & varied route & the support from all the marshalls was much appreciated as was the superb soundtrack. Will definitely be back next year. Thanks to everyone involved in hosting”
“First ‘ultra’ distance event for me. Great event with brilliant organisation. Thanks to all involved. Didn’t know what to expect or how it would go. Lots of great chat on loops 1-9. Highly recommend this event; I’ll be back”
This event will sell out very quickly, so…
Are you prepared for the burn…?

A 5km forest loop.
Starting on the hour.
Every hour.
For twelve hours.

In the forest depths
how long can you go
before time catches you?
Are you ready for the Roots of all evil?
Can you handle No Worries hill?
This is an event for all levels of fitness – one in which you can really challenge yourself to go further than you normally would, whether you’d be aiming for two laps or all ten.

Last year over 80% of runners completed all 10 laps.
And if you’ve ever wanted to own the kudos of an ultra marathon, then this is your chance to try in a supportive setting – managing all 12 laps is 60km; an ultra is anything over 42.195km…
The fee includes entry to the event, free entry into Dalby Forest (usually £10 per vehicle), plus two nights camping on the Fri and Sat night – and you’re welcome to bring a friend or your family along too to support you (they can camp too). It’s designed to be both social and challenging, and a great outdoor adventure weekend to look forward to!

Race format

Based in Dalby Forest, this race follows a beautiful, not-exactly-flat (109m ascent) 5km trail loop through the forest.
Once the start gun goes off, you have one hour to complete the lap.
If you manage, you can start the next lap, which sets off exactly on the hour again.
If you don’t manage, you sit out the next lap, but can still start again on any following ones after that, up to and including the eleventh lap.
If you manage all eleven laps, you gain entry to the twelfth and final lap. The ultimate burn, in this final lap you’ll be racing, legs on fire, for a finish in a blaze of glory…

How many times can you endure the circle of suffering?
Included in the entry fee you get free entry to the forest, free camping at Adderstone on Friday and Saturday night (toilets/fresh water at site, no showers).
Camping is same location as start/finish.
We have an area at the Start/Finish for you to relax and refuel between laps. It is large enough to erect a small shelter and you can bring a friend to support you.
NO BBQ’S.
The route will not be published before the day of the event – fully signed and marshalled on the day.
Start time – 9am, strictly.
Registration on Friday night from 6pm to 9pm or Saturday morning from 7am to 8.30am.
Free camping in the same field as start on Friday and Saturday night. Approx 100m from start. We will have
hard standing for campervans.
Hot food and drinks available to buy on the day. Fresh water available.
Chance to pre-buy an event tech T-shirt at £20 when entering online. NO T shirts to buy at the event.
See T shirt design in banner. This is only available when you pre-order. 2025 design complete with exclusive Team 60th Anniversary logo.
Special 60th Anniversary gift for ALL competitors.
Minimum age is 16 years
No dogs allowed on the run. (they are welcome to camp IF well controlled)
No deferrals or refunds.

SRMRT 60th Year Diamond Anniversary Event
2025-08-02 09:00 - 17:00 | North Yorkshire
Why not come along to Dalby forest this coming Saturday to see what we do.

From 09:00 team members and vehicles will be at the Visitor Centre.

Forge Valley Roaster Community Event
2025-11-08 09:00 - 15:00 | YO139BP, UNIT 2, THE HILLYARD, WYKEHAM, YO139BP, United Kingdom
Forge Valley Roasters Community Event.

We’ve been proud to partner with Forge Valley Roasters throughout our 60th Anniversary year — and to celebrate, we’ll be joining them at The Kitchen for a special event!
FVR have been supporting the team all year through their limited-edition Mountain Blend coffee, with 10% of sales going directly to help us continue our life-saving work across the North York Moors. As the blend comes to an end, they’ve invited us along for a day where you can:

Meet members of the team and learn more about what we do
See some of our specialist rescue equipment up close
Let the kids explore and get hands-on with some of our kit
And, of course, enjoy plenty of Mountain Blend coffee!

It’s a brilliant chance to chat with our volunteers, discover more about mountain rescue, and celebrate a fantastic local partnership over a great cup of coffee.
We hope to see you there!

The Dalby Dash 10k 2025
2025-11-09 11:02 - 13:00 | Dalby Forest, Thornton le Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT, United Kingdom
The Dalby Dash 10k 2025
Remembrance Sunday 9th November at 11.02am
In remembrance of our service men & women. A beautiful run on Tarmac & hard trails, in association with Pickering Running Club

(Remembrance Sunday, 2 minute’s silence before start)

Supporting service veterans, Pickering Rotary Club (Reg. No. 1026500) and Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team

What a wonderful day we had at the 2024 Dalby Dash. YOU managed to raise £6000 for our wonderful charities !!! The atmosphere was amazing and everyone was so positive. Our team of volunteers (including friends and marshals coordinated by Sharon Lynn) did us proud. Pickering Rotary were out in force and Scarborough Rescue (SRMRT) kept everyone safe. This is a friendly trail run with a fantastic memento to all finishers, run by volunteers. Trail Running Magazine listed the Dalby Dash as one of the most beautiful races in Britain – who are we to argue?

The 2025 Dalby Dash represents great value and you’ll now have your time recorded electronically !!! ALL your entry fee goes to organising the race and raising money for our charities – Service Veterans, Pickering Rotarians (who donate their share to North Yorkshire charities) & SRMRT. The entry is £18 for EA Club members and £20 for non-Club runners (plus booking fees). We pay the entry toll into the forest for your car (unfortunately this cost to us has risen considerably in 2024). Please bring family at no extra cost and spend the day in the forest! PLUS you receive a great memento at the end!!!

The race starts outside the beautiful Visitor’s Centre and you run up a firm Tarmac road (Housedale) to the top of the only hill in the race (a steady slope!) – First man and woman to the top gets a special prize. Then along the top of the rigg on gravel trails and a long and speedy decent down to the beck. Then a ‘DASH’ to the finish line back at Low Dalby.

NOTE : All transfers are processed through bookitzone, not the organisers. There are absolutely no deferrals to the following year and no transfers after 30th October.

P R I Z E S

All Finishers Get Special Commemorative Prize!
First 5 men, First 5 women, First 2 Vets (in age catagories up to 70+ years) both sexes
Plus First Local man & woman (YO18 code), Plus ‘King (& Queen) of the Hill’ prize to first up House Dale
Prizes will be posted once again, to ensure your safety & the safety of the volunteers.

Summit Stories
2026-02-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Kirk theatre, Pickering, Hungate, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7DL, United Kingdom
Event Information

Join us for an inspiring evening of off-piste adventure, celebrating the spirit of exploration across ski mountaineering, climbing and mountain biking. The programme features breathtaking short films created by elite athletes and filmmakers from around the world, showcasing raw landscapes, bold lines and stories that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

Film Programme

150 Hours From Home – Faction CollectiveSkiing was born here. For thousands of years, nomadic herders in Mongolia’s Altai Mountains crossed vast peaks and plains on wooden skis—long before the modern sport existed.In this latest Faction feature film, the team traces skiing back to its origins, travelling 150 hours from home into the heart of the Altai to reconnect with where it all began.

10 in a Weekend – Blair Aitken (British Backcountry)A bold Scottish mountaineering challenge to hike, ski and showcase the UK’s ten highest mountains in a single weekend.Blair Aitken, alongside Gavin Carruthers and George Treble, tackle some of Scotland’s finest ski descents in a race against the clock—aiming to complete the journey and return to Edinburgh in time for work on Monday morning.

Worth It Every TimeA distinctly Scottish ski film celebrating resilience, local talent and the determination required to ski in conditions that are rarely perfect. Rather than endless powder days, this film captures the “bloody-mindedness” that defines Scottish skiing and the unique rewards that keep people coming back season after season.

Dolomites – CommencalAfter fifteen years of experience, Kilian Bron takes on the most exposed and demanding lines of Italy’s Dolomites.This film offers an inside look at the dedication, trust and preparation required for high-alpine mountain biking at its most extreme, while reflecting on the friendships and connections formed along the way. Dolomites marks the beginning of a new trilogy, with future adventures leading into the mountains of Nepal.

The Last Forgotten ArtIs crack climbing the last forgotten art?This beautifully shot film explores the creativity, commitment and physicality required to master off-width climbing—where hand jams, chicken wings, wedged knees and full-body wriggles are all part of the challenge. Following climbers Mel, Vicky and Steve at Ramshaw Rocks in the Peak District, the film celebrates a niche but passionate corner of the climbing world. Directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Jessie Leong, The Last Forgotten Art is a story of connection—to self, to nature and to the bonds formed through sharing a rope.

This curated collection of films is presented in collaboration with the filmmakers and producers to raise vital funds for Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team. The team not only supports local adventurers when things go wrong, but also carries out day-to-day searches and rescues away from the beaten track.

To mark the occasion and support the team, there will be an exciting raffle on the night, with prizes generously donated by the film producers and local supportive businesses. Prizes include a brand-new pair of Faction Dancer skis, merchandise, signed books, meal and activity vouchers, and much more.

Tickets available here

Dalbys Inferno 2026
2026-06-06 09:00 - 21:00 | Dalby Forest, Thornton le Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT, United Kingdom
The 10 Circles of Suffering

Now in its 6th year, Dalby’s Inferno continues to grow in reputation as one of the most memorable — and addictive — endurance events in the calendar.

This is a backyard-style ultra marathon set deep within Dalby Forest, built around a deceptively simple concept:ten laps, ten hours, one relentless loop.

For 2026, the route has been modified to increase the distance, making the challenge even tougher for those brave enough to take it on.

The Challenge

5.5km forest loop

Start on the hour, every hour

Up to 10 laps

Total distance: 55km

A lap must be completed within the hour to be eligible to start the next one. Miss the cut-off and you’ll sit out — but you can still re-join later laps, right up to lap nine. Complete all nine and you earn your place on the tenth and final lap — the ultimate burn.

How long can you last…before time catches you?

Can you face the Roots of All Evil?Can you handle No Worries Hill?

For Runners of All Abilities

Dalby’s Inferno is designed to be both inclusive and brutal. Whether your goal is two laps or all ten, this event lets you push further than you thought possible.

In 2025, over 80% of runners completed all ten laps.And if you’ve ever wanted to claim the kudos of an ultra marathon, this is your chance — 55km comfortably qualifies.

What’s Included

Your entry fee includes:

Entry to Dalby’s Inferno

Free entry to Dalby Forest (normally £10 per vehicle)

Two nights of free camping (Friday & Saturday) at Adderstone

Camping in the same field as the start/finish area

Hard standing available for campervans

Toilets and fresh water on site (no showers)

One tent or campervan per entry. Family and friends are welcome to camp and support you throughout the event.

Event Atmosphere

This is as much a social endurance weekend as it is a race. There’s space at the start/finish area to relax and refuel between laps, erect a small shelter, and soak up the atmosphere — with the support of fellow runners, volunteers and a legendary soundtrack.

Hot food and drinks will be available to purchase on the day.

Race Format

Location: Dalby Forest

Loop: Fully signed and marshalled (route not published in advance)

Start time: 9:00am sharp

Registration:

Friday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Saturday: 7:00am – 8:30am

Additional Information

Minimum age: 16 years

No dogs allowed on the run (well-behaved dogs welcome in the campsite)

No BBQs permitted

No refunds or deferrals

Event T-Shirt

A high-quality technical event T-shirt is available to pre-order only for £25 when entering online.Order cut-off: 03/05/26There will be no T-shirts available to buy on the day.

Runner Feedback

“Fantastic event, really well organised. Enjoyed the challenging & varied route and the support from all the marshals was much appreciated.”

“First ultra distance event for me. Brilliant organisation, great atmosphere and I’ll definitely be back.”

⚠️ This event will sell out quickly.Are you ready for the burn?

Enter here

Dalby Dash 10K 2026
2026-11-08 11:02 - 14:00 | Dalby Forest, Thornton le Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT, United Kingdom
Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8 November 2026Start time: 11:02am(Two-minute silence observed before the start)

The Dalby Dash 10K is a special Remembrance Sunday trail run held in honour of our service men and women. Set in the stunning surroundings of Dalby Forest, the route combines smooth tarmac and well-maintained hard trails, offering a beautiful and accessible course for runners of all abilities.

The event is delivered in association with Pickering Running Club and is proudly supported by Pickering Rotarians, Veterans’ charity Rock2Recovery, and Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT).

A Proven, Friendly Event

The 2025 Dalby Dash was a fantastic success, raising an incredible £6,000 for our supported charities. The atmosphere was positive and welcoming throughout the day, made possible by an outstanding team of volunteers, marshals and organisers—coordinated by Sharon Lynn—alongside the efforts of Pickering Rotary and SRMRT, who ensured everyone stayed safe.

This is a friendly, volunteer-run trail race, with a great memento for every finisher. It’s no surprise that Trail Running Magazine listed the Dalby Dash as one of the most beautiful races in Britain.

The Route

The race starts outside the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre at Low Dalby. Runners head out along a firm tarmac climb up Housedale—the only significant hill on the course, taken at a steady gradient. A special prize is awarded to the first male and female runners to reach the top.

From there, the route continues along the ridge on fast gravel trails, before a long, flowing descent down to the beck and a final “Dash” back to the finish line.

Entry & Value

The Dalby Dash 2026 offers excellent value and includes electronic chip timing.

£18 – England Athletics club members

£20 – Non-club runners(plus booking fees)

All entry income goes directly towards organising the event and raising funds for our charities:

Pickering Rotarians (supporting North Yorkshire charities)

Rock2Recovery

Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT)

Your entry also covers the forest car entry fee, and runners are encouraged to bring family and friends at no extra cost to enjoy a day out in Dalby Forest. Every finisher will receive a commemorative memento.

Transfers & Refunds

Please note that entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable. However, you may transfer your place to another runner via BookitZone. All transfer requests must be completed by 11:00am on Friday 30 October 2026.

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