The Go Bright Fun Run will be held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon, HG4 3DY. Please use car park B and make your way to the main admissions area. 

The run will start at 9:00am. We recommend arriving from 8:00am onwards to allow time for parking, registration and taking part in the warm‑up.

Please make your way to the main admissions area where a member of the team will greet you.  

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal opens to the general public at 9:30am. To avoid the crowds, we have been given special permission and exclusive access to host the run before the site opens, which means we have the stunning grounds to ourselves.

Yes! The theme is ‘Go Bright for mental health’, so think neon colours, face paint, glitter, tutus, capes – anything bright, bold and fun. Fancy dress is totally optional, but there will be prizes for Best Fancy Dress Adult, Child and Dog, so feel free to go all out.

(Please wear appropriate footwear, avoid anything that restricts movement or vision, and ensure dogs are comfortable wearing costumes)

There is plenty of free parking on site. We will be using Car Park B. Event marshals will be on hand to direct you. 

This is a fun run, not a competitive race. You are welcome to take part at your own pace. The run is not timed. 

Yes. Prams and wheelchairs are welcome. The route is fully accessible but it is hilly in parts. 

Yes. Dogs are very welcome, as long as they are kept on a short lead at all times and are comfortable around other people and dogs. Please also be mindful of the hot weather. 

No. National Trust members and day visitors can access the grounds from 9:30am, but by that time the run will already be underway or finished, so they will miss the run itself. Only Go Bright Fun Run ticket holders can access the grounds ahead of public opening. 

Yes. Go Bright Fun Run ticket holders are welcome to stay on after the event and enjoy the activities on the Ball Games Field as well as explore the wider grounds. 

The event is open to adults and children, teams and dogs! Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Not at all. This event is designed for all abilities, including first‑time runners and walkers.

Once the run finishes, there will be fancy dress prize giving, hosting from Your Harrogate Radio, lots of music, and a fun, celebratory atmosphere on the Ball Games Field. Families can also enjoy children’s activities as part of the National Trust’s Summer of Play, making it a great day out for all ages.

Yes. We actively encourage runners to raise sponsorship, please set up a Just Giving Page under our Go Bright campaign here.

Yes. An event photographer will be capturing the day, and photos may be used for promotional purposes after the event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know on the day.

Tickets are non‑refundable, but places can be transferred to another participant. Please contact us if you need to update details.

Thank you! We welcome all donations via our Go Bright Fun Run Page.