Tatton Yule Yomp
Participants take on a one-lap 10K trail race running through and around Tatton Park across undulating terrain of grass, gravel, tarmac, and trail. The course begins at Knutsford Gate and finishes on a fully closed road adjacent to Egerton Youth Club. Many runners take part in festive fancy dress, with prizes awarded for the top finishers, age categories, and best costumes.
What to Expect
Festive 10K trail run through Tatton Park with fancy dress encouraged.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Bottled water is provided at the halfway point and finish, and runners receive a post-race snack.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Trail runners and festive fancy-dress runners
Vibe
Festive and sporty
Energy Level
High
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Club runner: £28 per runner. Non-club runner: £30 per runner. A bespoke medal is included for all finishers. An optional commemorative technical finishers T-shirt is mentioned, but no price is stated. – Get tickets
- Hours: 9:30 AM.
- Parking: Free parking is available in Knutsford town centre on Sundays; event-specific and recommended parking areas are detailed in the race booklet.
Tips & Advice
- Enter early because entries close when the race reaches its limit, and there is no official waiting list or on-the-day entry.
- Wear trail shoes, which the organisers recommend for the course's mix of trail, grass, tarmac and gravel.
- Use the free Sunday parking in Knutsford Town Centre and consult the race booklet for secured or recommended parking areas.
- If travelling by train, allow time for the one-mile walk from Knutsford station to Race HQ.
- Cycle if convenient; bike storage areas are available at Egerton Youth and Football Club.
Special Events & Promotions
- Club runners receive a lower entry rate than non-club runners.
- Optional commemorative technical finishers T-shirt is available.
- A virtual race option is available by transferring your race place; run it in your own time up to a month after race day.
- The separate Family Fun Run has its own entry; children must be at least 4, and those unable to run safely unassisted must be accompanied by an adult.
- A prize is awarded for best fancy dress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the race suitable for?
The 10K attracts both club runners seeking to place and recreational runners; no age eligibility is stated.
Should I enter in advance, and are there entries on race day?
Entries close when the limit is reached or the night before the race. If it sells out, there is no waiting list or race-day entry.
What should I expect on the course?
It is a one-lap 10K through and around Tatton Park over undulating trail, grass, tarmac and gravel, with the final kilometre on closed roads.
What facilities and refreshments are provided?
There are toilets, first aid, free baggage storage, drinks at the halfway point and finish, and a post-race snack.
How can I get there without driving?
Knutsford station is about a mile’s walk from race headquarters. Bike storage is available at Egerton Youth and Football Club.
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