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Hoby Hop Trail Race

Name: Hoby Hop Trail Race
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Hoby

Hoby, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2025

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross event held in the scenic Upper Wreake valley near Hoby, Leicestershire. The course features a mix of fields, stiles, brooks, traditional footpaths, and gentle hills, offering great views of the surrounding countryside. The race is open to participants aged 12 and over, with a maximum of 175 entrants. The event is based at Hoby & District village hall, which serves as race headquarters with facilities and on-the-day entries if available. Prizes are awarded in various categories, including overall, veterans, juniors, locals, and team competitions, with course records recognized for both trail and Canicross races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Hoby

Race information

Registration

5 mi

5 Mile Canicross Race

5 mi

5 Mile Trail Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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