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Slawit Snowstorm Shuffle

Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

calendar_today 30 Jan, 2027

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sell £16.39 – £42.26

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the historic charm of Slaithwaite as you embark on an endurance challenge that traces the route of the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal. This unique race takes runners through a series of locks and along a tunnel, once bustling with the passage of canal boats. Choose from several distance options tailored to athletes at various levels of fitness, ensuring there's something for every runner.
The event offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside as you navigate this picturesque course, immersing yourself in the local heritage and natural beauty. Upon crossing the finish line, participants are greeted with a commemorative medal and refreshments to help replenish your energy after an exhilarating run.
Registration takes place at the Slaithwaite Community Centre, where limited parking is available nearby. To align with environmental sustainability efforts, runners are encouraged to bring their own reusable cups for hydration stations throughout the route.
Join us in celebrating this unique blend of history and athletic challenge in a beautiful Yorkshire setting.

Races Offered

10k

Jan 30, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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£25.88

5k

Jan 30, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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£16.39

Half Marathon

Jan 30, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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£31.91

Marathon

Jan 30, 2027

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Distance — 42.2K

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£42.26

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Kirklees.

thermostat Temperature

1.4° / 6.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

-3.9° / 1.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

3h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.3 cm

air Avg wind speed

17.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

09:12

nightlight Sunset

17:18

About Kirklees

Learn more about the host city, Kirklees.

Kirklees is a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. The borough comprises the ten towns of Batley, Birstall, Cleckheaton, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Meltham, Mirfield and Slaithwaite. It is governed by Kirklees Council. Kirklees had a population of 422,500 in 2011; it is the third-largest metropolitan district in Yorkshire by area, behind Doncaster and Leeds.