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Your Harrogate has been honoured with the 'Outstanding Contribution Award' at the Great Knaresborough Bed Race.
The award, also known as the Brian Hiscoe Trophy, is presented to individuals or organisations that have made a significant contribution to the success and future of the iconic event.
Previous recipients have included long-serving volunteers and community supporters who have played a vital role in keeping the Bed Race tradition alive.
Your Harrogate was recognised for its ongoing commitment to promoting the event and providing extensive coverage that helps showcase the Bed Race to audiences across North Yorkshire and beyond.
Your Harrogate Managing Director Adam Daniel said:
"We're incredibly proud to receive this award.
"The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is one of the most unique and cherished events in the country, and it's an honour for Your Harrogate to play a small part in helping celebrate and promote it every year."
He added:
"Our team is passionate about championing the people, charities, volunteers and organisations that make our communities special.
"To be recognised by the Bed Race organisers in this way is both humbling and deeply appreciated."
Your Harrogate presenters Ricky Durkin, Pete Egerton and Elisa Hilton collected the trophy during this year's celebrations.
The trio hosted the Bed Race stage, announcing the race winners and presenting various awards.
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race attracts tens of thousands of spectators each year and raises significant funds for charities and community organisations across the region.
Organised by Knaresborough Lions Club, it is one of the most celebrated community events in Yorkshire.
The results for Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026 were as follows:
- Fastest male - Knaresborough Striders Men
- Fastest female - Squashed Hearts
- Fastest mixed - Parkrunners
- Male non club - GH Brooks Men
- Female non club - Squashed Hearts
- Mixed non club - Parkrunners
- Junior male - Live for Today Dream Team
- Junior mixed - Harrogate Swim Club
- Best dressed - The Rocket Men
- Eco award - Aspin Park Primary
- Tom Brock Services Trophy - Menwith Hill
- Hiscoe Trophy - Your Harrogate
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