Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
Glenridding, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026
Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay is a fell running relay set in the Lake District Fells. It takes place each October on the first Saturday and is contested over four legs. Each leg is run by a pair of runners so a full team comprises eight runners.
The route includes hard climbs and steep descents on rough mountain terrain and requires careful navigation. GPS devices are not permitted. Teams must have the map reading skill and mountain experience appropriate to these conditions.
Teams compete in four categories with specific composition rules: Women's Team requires eight women; Mixed Open requires four men and four women; Mixed Vets requires four men and four women all aged 40 or over on the day; Open Team has no gender restriction. A team may not enter more than one team in the same category. Minimum age is 18, except one 16 or 17 year old may run on Leg 1 if partnered by an adult and with written parental consent.
Entry is limited to 70 teams. For 2026 the entry fee is £100 per team. Clubs enter on a pre selection basis and places are allocated after the closing date. Once an accepted entry fee is taken it is non refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.