Focal Events adds new Trail Running element to Gravel Rocks in 2026
- SCOTT steps up to become title sponsor of the event
- Focal Events looking to connect with the growing adventure sports crossover audience
- Event welcomes VOOM Nutrition as new partner for 2026
Cumbria, 11 December 2025: Focal Events, organisers of the infamous Panaracer Dirty Reiver, has announced the introduction of gravel trail running and racing. This addition is part of an expanded format for the 2026 Gravel Rocks event. The event is held in the stunning Duncombe Park, North York Moors National Park.
Alongside the growth of the event format, Focal also welcomes SCOTT Sports UK as the new title partner of Gravel Rocks. This aligns with both its running and riding categories.
The SCOTT Gravel Rocks weekend, running from 10-12th July, now includes three riding stages featuring seven timed segments. Additionally, it includes a separate two-stage trail-running event with two timed segments of its own. Both formats keep things fun and social, while the timed sections add just the right bit of competitive buzz.
The new trail runs include a 6km night stage on Friday. This feature has proved hugely popular with gravel riders over the past few years. It’s followed by a longer day stage on Saturday where runners have a choice of distances between 10-35km.
| “The lines between gravel riders, trail runners and those who class themselves as outdoor adventurers across both sports are becoming evermore blurred. Therefore, with this expanded format at Gravel Rocks, we’re looking to welcome both runners and riders. We aim to do this in a friendly atmosphere celebrating the best of both disciplines,” explained co-Event Director Neil Atkinson. “To then have the support of a brand like SCOTT which is so connected to both communities helps us elevate the experience to another level, something we’re hugely excited to bring to life together.” |
For 2026, participants will choose between either riding or running. Both sets of events share much of the same exclusive tracks and pathways across the Duncombe Park Estate.
SCOTT Sports will be on-site over the course of the weekend. They will offer the ability to test its latest bikes, shoes and more for both runners and riders.
Also added to the growing list of partners supporting athletes across both disciplines is British nutrition brand VOOM Nutrition. VOOM is a regular at both running and cycling endurance events around the UK.
Entries for both runners and riders are now open. Run entries start from £89 including camping, and ride entries from £125 for the full weekend including accommodation. Team entries are also available.
Full details at https://gravelrocks.cc/
