Puzzlerun 5K
A 5k run/walk with escape-room-style puzzles along the way.
| Date | Sunday 29th March, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K |
| Location | York Sports Village |
| Town/City | York |
| Area | North Yorkshire |
| Start postcode | YO10 5FG |
| Start time | 9:00am |
| Organiser | Chris Backe |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity |  Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
The story so far...A masked thief known as the Varnish Ghost has stolen a valuable painting and vanished into the park. The museum director hires you to chase them down, insisting the painting must be recovered quickly – and quietly.
But why has the Varnish Ghost left a trail for you to follow? Is this trail of clues being left intentionally by a master thief, or is it a distraction while the thief goes for an even bigger score? In this Puzzlerun, you'll solve 10 puzzles and run/walk 5K to unravel the mystery. Work together as a team and have a good time. A 5K that works out your brain! Every 500 meters is an escape-room-style puzzle that advances the story.
