The final of the in the Ultimate Run Series, Defy Dalby!
Head to Dalby Forest in Pickering for a scenic 5k or 10k forestry run this October and take the chance to compete against yourself across areas of natural beauty.
Whether you’re taking on all four, just a couple or even just one of the series, we would love to have you join our team of #RoysRunners.
Course Information
Navigate your way through a beautiful section of the vast 8,500 acres of North York Moors National Forest. As the 5km course loops inside the 10km course, you’ll have the chance to explore the multi-terrain this park has in store.
The chip timed race is open to all abilities with routes fully marked and marshalled to direct you throughout the race.
Registration
Secure your place and Defy Dalby this October.

Date: Sunday 8th October
Location: Dalby Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Thornton-Le-Dale, Pickering
Receive ALL DAY parking for just £3
Take on the ULTIMATE RUN series
Forming part of the four series, Defy Dalby isn’t the only 5k or 10k forestry run you can take part in. Find out more about our run series below.



Race features
Defy Dalby this October and earn our exclusive running medal. Find out more about the race below, what to expect and how your support can help all those affected by lung cancer.
- Race pack (inclusive of race number, timing chip & safety pins)
- Finisher medal
- Finisher t-shirt
- Post race hydration
- Goody bag
- Scenic rugged trails
Parking: Accessible parking is available with event discount of £3. Before race day we’ll send you a code to receive your on-the-day parking discount.
Refreshments: The café onsite at Dalby Forest visitor centre are open to serve hot/cold drinks and light snacks.
Toilets: The main toilet block onsite at Dalby Forest visitor centre is accessible to all runners, spectators, and volunteers.
Bag drop: There will be no formal bag drop onsite.
Lung cancer is a disease that affects so many people; young and old, men and women, smoker and non-smoker. Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the leading UK charity solely dedicated to supporting people affected by all forms of the disease and leading the charge to improve outcomes, so people can live well for longer with lung cancer.
It is the UK’s biggest cancer killer, with over 36,000 dying from lung cancer every year. It kills more people than breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer combined, and more women than breast and ovarian cancer combined.
It is our mission to ensure everyone diagnosed with lung cancer can live well with the disease for as long as possible.
By taking in part in Smash Sherwood you’re ensuring we can continue to help all those affected by the disease.
For more information about Defy Dalby, contact our team by emailing events@roycastle.org.
Please take the time to read our terms and conditions before you register for the event. By completing the registration form you agree to abide by the terms and conditions. You must be at least 18 years old to take part in the 10k and 14 or over to run the 5k.
Not a runner or want to get your friends and family involved in Defy Dalby, then why not volunteer? Click here to register your interest.