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Hoppits Hill

Mirfield, United Kingdom • 15 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Hoppits Hill fell race takes place in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, in the Peak District, England. The senior distance is 5 km (3.1 miles) with 210 m of climb. The course is classed as fell and is hilly, run as a single lap. The event holds a permit and associated FRA/UK Athletics insurance. The minimum age for entry is 6. Teams are not allowed. The race is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Distances

  • 5 km - Seniors and U16/U18/U20
  • 1 km / 55 m - U10
  • 2 km / 106 m - U12
  • 3 km / 170 m - U14
  • 4.85 km / 210 m - U16, U18, U20

Entry and facilities

Pre-entry is available; on-the-day entry is also offered but may be limited. Pre-entry fees for the senior race are listed as £5.50 for members and £7.50 for non-members. On-the-day fee is listed as £10.00. Junior entry fees vary by age group, with many junior races at £3 and older juniors at £5.50/£7.50. Race headquarters and venue are in the Mirfield/Hopton area (grid reference SE213185). Facilities noted are toilets only; there are no water stations, distance markers, changing rooms, showers, or baggage store.

Additional information

This year the junior races form part of the Yorkshire Junior Championship programme. Course records listed for the current course (new in 2021) are 00:18:56 for the male record and 00:20:59 for the female record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Mirfield

Race information

Registration
5 km
5 Kilometres
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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