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The Descent 10K

Scammonden, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

calendar_today 03 Jul, 2026

About the Event

Unleash pure, gravity-fueled speed at The Descent 10k on July 3rd, 2026, a unique road race dedicated to the thrill of the downhill. Starting high at Scammonden, this beautifully scenic 10k course plunges over 300 metres to the finish line in West Vale, offering a fast and exhilarating running experience unlike any other. The event is a masterclass in simple, exciting logistics: register at Green Lane in Greetland, board the shuttle bus at 7:00 PM, and start your charge as soon as you reach the summit. Perfect for seasoned racers chasing a personal best or newcomers seeking a memorable first event, this chip-timed dash is well-marked and uniquely rewarding. With a strict limit of 100 runners, this intimate 2026 downhill race in Halifax promises an atmosphere of focused adrenaline and collective achievement. Secure your limited spot to trade uphill effort for downhill flight, and carve your name into a truly rapid summer evening.

Races Offered

Downhill 10K

Jul 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — —

timer

19:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Scammonden.

thermostat Temperature

11.3° / 17.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.8° / 15.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

81.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

04:59

nightlight Sunset

21:26

About Scammonden

Learn more about the host city, Scammonden.

Scammonden or Dean Head was a village close to Huddersfield, in the Dean Head Valley, England, before the valley was flooded to create Scammonden Reservoir in the 1960s. The M62 motorway crosses the dam wall and then passes through a cutting to the west over which Scammonden Bridge carries the B6114. The Chapel of St Bartholomew still exists, as does the old vicarage, which is now home to Scammonden Sailing Club.