Hathersage Hibernator
Hathersage, United Kingdom • 17 Jan 2026
Event
Hathersage Hibernator is a new mid-winter pairs fell race held in January 2026 in the Peak District. The event starts and finishes at Hathersage Primary School. It is organised as a pairs race with a minimum age of 16. Entry is by pre-entry only; the fee is £15 per person (£30 per pair). There is no entry on the day. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.
Course and rules
The route is a smidge under 24 km with approximately 800 m of ascent and heads north from the start. The course is marshalled at about 5 km intervals; pairs must stay together and remain within 10 m of each other for safety and support. Access crosses open access land and some areas that are not on public rights of way, so dogs are not allowed on the start/finish field or the course. Because it is a winter event, competitors are required to carry a comprehensive kit list aligned with FRA recommendations; kit checks will be carried out in pairs at the start and finish. A previous test event experienced heavy snowfall that prevented some marshals reaching their stations. If weather makes the race unsafe, organisers may delay the race by 24 hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.