Hoppits Hill

Mirfield, United Kingdom • 15 Feb 2026

Hoppits Hill - Mirfield, Peak District

Hoppits Hill on 15 February 2026 is a fell running meeting in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, organised by Dewsbury Road Runners. The event incorporates the 2026 Yorkshire junior championship races for several age categories and includes races for children up to senior level. The race is held at or around Hopton Mills / Lower Hopton Cricket Club (WF14 8HG); a grid reference SE213185 is provided.

The course is hilly and run as single laps. Course climb for the main race is listed at 210 m. Junior race distances and climbs are specified for each age group:

  • Seniors and U16, U18, U20: about 5 km, 210 m climb
  • U14: 3 km, 170 m climb
  • U12: 2 km, 106 m climb
  • U10: 1 km, 55 m climb

Entry options include pre-entry and on-the-day entry. Pre-entry fees for seniors are listed at £5.50 for members and £7.50 for non-members; on-the-day entry is available and an on-the-day fee of £10 is listed. Junior entry fees include £3 for U10-U14 and listed junior rates for older youth categories.

Facilities at the race headquarters include toilets. The event notes no water stations, no distance markers, no changing facilities, no showers, and no baggage store. The race holds a permit and associated FRA insurance. Junior finishers receive chocolates. Teams are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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