Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
Glenridding, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026
Event Overview
The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay is a fell running relay race held annually on the first Saturday in October. The event is described as a highlight of the fell running calendar, set in the heart of the Lake District Fells.
Race Format and Rules
The relay consists of four legs, each run in pairs, requiring a team of eight runners. The route involves climbs, steep descents, and difficult terrain, and navigation without GPS is required. Teams compete in one of four categories: Open, Women's, Mixed Open, or Mixed Vets. The Mixed Vets category requires four men and four women, all aged 40 or over on race day. There is a minimum age limit of 16 or older, with specific rules for younger runners on Leg 1.
Participation and Entry
Entry is limited to around 70 teams on a pre-selection basis, with priority given to clubs that have historically supported the event. New clubs are advised to enter only one team. Entry for the 2026 event is £100 per team. All teams from the cancelled 2025 event are given priority for 2026 but must still apply before the deadline.
Logistics
The event starts and finishes at the King George Playing Field in Patterdale. After a team entry is accepted, the individual leg runners must be registered online by midday on the Friday before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.