Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
Glenridding, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026
Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay is a four-leg fell running relay held in the Lake District Fells, based at King George Playing Field in Patterdale. The event takes place annually in October on the first Saturday and typically attracts about 70 teams, mainly from the North of England.
Each team comprises eight runners, with each leg run by a pair. The course crosses mountain terrain with hard climbs, steep descents and sections that demand careful navigation; GPS devices are not allowed. Teams compete in four categories: Open, Womens, Mixed Open and Mixed Vets.
Category rules are specific: Womens teams are eight women; Mixed Open teams consist of four men and four women; Mixed Vets teams require four men and four women all aged 40 or over on the day; Open teams cover all other combinations. There is a minimum age of 18 for runners, except that one 16 or 17 year old may run Leg 1 if partnered by an over 18 runner and with written parental or guardian consent.
Entry is by pre-selection via the SiEntries system. Entry is limited to 70 teams. Entries open on 3 July 2026 and close on 23 August 2026. The entry fee for 2026 is £100 per team and payment is required once a place has been allocated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.