Sithee At Slawit Again

Sithee At Slawit Again begins and concludes in Slaithwaite, a West Yorkshire village locally pronounced “Slawit.” This canal race offers four distance choices: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. Starting at 8:30am with a 6.5-hour cut-off, the longer distances cater to runners seeking extended time on their feet over a rapid, flat course. The course traces the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, but it is not a straightforward towpath run. The organizer describes it as the most uneven canal route, largely due to numerous locks along this section. Participants proceed towards Tunnel End, the gateway to a 3.5-mile tunnel beneath the Pennines, historically used by canal boats. Aid stations are situated along the route, marshals provide assistance throughout the event, and finishers receive a custom medal, beverages, and food items.