Hartsop Hop
Hartsop, United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2026
Event details
The Hartsop Hop takes place on Saturday 22 August 2026 in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria, in the Lake District. It is classified as an AM fell race and may be reclassified to AL if route lines are suboptimal. The course distance is 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with 1370 m (4495 ft) of climb. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Minimum age is 18. Teams and junior races are not included.
Entry and limits
Pre-entry opens and closes relative to the event date; entries opened 3 November 2025 and close 20 August 2026. Pre-entry fee is £13.00; entry on the day is permitted at £15.00. Entry on the day is allowed only if the overall limit of 130 entries is not reached.
Course description
The race starts from sheep pens above Hartsop. Rest Dodd is the first checkpoint with route choice to reach it. CP2 is on the col beneath High Raise and must be reached within 70 minutes. The route descends to Kidsty Howes, drops to Haweswater, then climbs to The Rigg (CP3) and up Nan Bield Pass. CP4 is on Lingmell End; CP5 is on Gray Crag. The final descent is steep and requires care; an alternative line follows a path north of the outcrops at about 500 m before a return on track to the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.