A gloriously daft charity race through the Yorkshire moors - six pubs, one straw bale, and a whole lot of good for local causes.
This isn't just a race. It's half a century of a tiny Pennine village raising serious money for the people and causes around it.
Headlined by Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with the rest shared between a rota of local charities chosen each year.
Specialist care for managing pain and symptoms, with emotional and practical support for patients and families across the Worth Valley.
The heart of the race →Short-term food poverty relief and school-meal vouchers for families who need a hand when things are tight.
Supported 2024-25 →Horse riding and stable-management lessons for people with physical and learning disabilities.
Supported 2024-25 →Two-and-a-half miles. Six pubs. One bale of straw. A pint at every stop. Fancy dress strongly encouraged.
Two or more of you, the dafter the better. Pick a team name worth shouting.
Fancy dress is the whole point. Prizes for the best-dressed teams.
A 15-20kg straw bale, 1½ miles uphill, between the pubs. Yes, really.
A pint at each of six pubs. Finish at the Dog & Gun to cheers and trophies.
Race entry, party tickets, merch and donations - every penny goes to charity.
Once the bales are down and the pints are sunk, we all pile in for the Beer 'n Bales afterparty - trophy presentations, the big raffle, live music and the best fancy-dress winners getting their moment.
Tickets are limited and go fast. Grab yours with your race entry.
Trophies · Raffle · Live music
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