Haworth Hobble

Haworth Hobble

The Haworth Hobble is an annual off road fell race around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. The course is about 51 km (31.7 miles) with approximately 1615 metres (5300 feet) of ascent and follows gritstone moors and trails with only short road sections. GPS devices are not allowed for navigation and the event is classified as Category BL.

The venue is Haworth Primary School, Rawdon Road, Haworth, BD22 8DW, grid ref SE 03143 37265. Minimum age on race day is 18. Competitors are expected to have the required skills and experience (listed as ER, LK, NS) to navigate and look after themselves on remote moors in potentially wintry conditions. In exceptional circumstances the organisers may use a shorter 21 mile bad weather course.

Full Fell Runners Association mandatory kit is required. In addition competitors must carry a foil blanket or bivvy bag, a minimum 0.5 litre water carrying capacity and an extra long sleeved thermal base layer not worn at the race start. Organisers advise carrying more than the minimum kit given the time of year.

The event includes six feed stations offering basic food and drinks; feed stations 3 to 5 provide additional hot options and soups. Pre race and post race refreshments are provided and hot food and cake are available after the event. Guided reccy runs are organised in the winter months with multiple pace groups, and waterproof race maps and GPX files are made available. The race supports local charities and offers a number of free places to active UK search and rescue volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.