Haworth Hobble

Haworth Hobble - 14 March 2026

The 45th Haworth Hobble is an off-road fell ultra organised by Keighley & Craven AC in Haworth, England. The event centre is Haworth Primary School, Rawdon Road, BD22 8DW. The course is listed as 51 km / 31.7 miles with approximately 1340 m / 4396 ft of ascent. GPS devices are not allowed for navigation. Skills and experience codes are shown as ER, LK, NS.

Course, safety and support

The route traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge and is remote and exposed with potential for severe winter conditions. Full Fell Runners Association mandatory kit must be carried plus a foil blanket or bivvy bag, an additional long-sleeved thermal base layer not worn at the race start, and a minimum 0.5 litre water carrying capacity. All competitors are issued with trackers. There are six feed stations on route and hot food and drinks at the finish. Waterproof maps are available for purchase and organised reccy runs take place in the winter.

Entry, categories and race controls

Entry is by pre-entry only; entries open on 1 October 2025 and close on 31 January 2026. Standard senior entry is £28 with FRA and under-25 concessions noted. Free deferrals are allowed until 31 January 2026 and substitutions are permitted until 15 February 2026. Pairs and team entries are accepted with separate categories for mixed, male and female pairs. Strict checkpoint cut-offs apply to ensure the event finishes within the permitted time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.