A TRAIL-running event in support of a Sue Ryder hospice is back following its hugely successful debut last year.

The inaugural Run Bolton Abbey was a sell-out – attracting more than 1,300 runners – and raised about £29,000 for Manorlands, at Oxenhope.

And entries are pouring in for this year’s event, on Sunday, November 11.

Run Bolton Abbey offers participants a choice of four routes, around the estate.

There are 10k, ten-mile and half-marathon routes, using some trails not normally accessible to the public.

There’s also a more sedate 2.4-mile fun run, which makes its way alongside the Wharfe to the priory and then returns on the other side of the river.

Some changes have been made this year to the 10k route, to avoid a narrow path during the ascent of the Valley of Desolation.

Plus, estate workers have replaced with gates two stiles which last year meant runners had to queue.

“The Run Bolton Abbey routes are all off-road and take in some stunning scenery,” said Molly Ralphson, a Sue Ryder community fundraiser.

“We are delighted to have Midgley Motors as our main sponsor once again.

“Bolton Abbey is especially beautiful in autumn and we expect this event will become a firm favourite on the running calendar.”

Will Midgley, dealer principal at Skipton-based Midgley Motors, said the firm was “thrilled” to again be supporting the event.

“Manorlands is a fantastic local cause,” he added.

“We hope the event will raise thousands of pounds and help Sue Ryder continue its vital care for people in our community.”

The runs are chip timed and all finishers will receive a bespoke medal and treat from Keelham Farm Shop.

Other partners in the event include the Bolton Abbey Estate, and help is provided on the day by volunteers from Skipton Athletics Club.

Entry fees range from £6 to £29, and include parking.

Entries close on November 8, or sooner if capacity is reached. None will be taken on the day.

For further information and to register, visit sueryder.org/runboltonabbey.

Manorlands supports patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families at the hospice and in the community, across an area covering Craven, Airedale and Wharfedale as well as parts of Bradford.

All services are free to patients and their loved ones, but it costs £9,000 a day to keep the hospice doors open.

Only a small part of the cost is covered by statutory funds.