Hartsop Hop

Hartsop, United Kingdom • 22 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Hartsop Hop takes place in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria on 22 August 2026. The route is listed as 19.5 km / 12.15 miles with 1370 m of ascent. The event is described as an AM grade which may become an AL depending on competitors' chosen lines. Minimum age for entry is 18. Entries open 3 November 2025 and close 20 August 2026. The event has a competitor limit of 130.

Course and logistics

The race starts from the sheep pens above Hartsop and uses a mix of open fell and stony paths with multiple checkpoints. Key features include Rest Dodd as the first checkpoint, CP2 on the col beneath High Raise which must be reached within 70 minutes, Kidsty Howes and Haweswater, Nan Bield Pass, Lingmell End (CP4), and the final checkpoint on Gray Crag (CP5). The last descent includes a very steep direct line and an alternative path that skirts north of the outcrops at about 500 m.

Pre-entry fee is £13.00, entry on the day is £15.00 if the 130 limit is not reached, and a parking contribution of £2.00 is requested. Full kit is required, including a hat or buff that covers the head. Prizes are provided by Kong Running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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