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Hopwood Trot

Middleton, United Kingdom • 5 Aug 2026

Hopwood Trot

The Hopwood Trot is scheduled for 5 August 2026 and is organised by Middleton Harriers. The race follows a multi-terrain course of approximately five and a half miles (8.8 km) on paths, tracks and country lanes around historic Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton in Greater Manchester. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Registration and race number collection take place in the sports hall of Hopwood College Sports Pavilion. The race starts on the adjoining sports field before joining the course proper.

Entry is open through the SiEntries system and there is an overall entry limit of 200 competitors. The minimum age for participation is 16 years. Entries open 30 December 2025 and close 3 August 2026. Entry fees are listed as £12.00 for UKA members and £14.00 for non members. The entry list recorded 15 participants at the time of posting.

Prizes are awarded to the first three male and first three female finishers, to first place in each age category, and there are separate team prizes for male and female teams.

Event location details are Hopwood College Sports Pavilion, Rochdale Road, M24 6XH, with the course running around Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Middleton

Race information

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9 km
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