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Hopwood Trot

Name: Hopwood Trot
Start: 2026-08-05
End: 2026-08-05
Location: Middleton

Middleton, United Kingdom • 5 Aug 2026

Hopwood Trot

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event of approximately five and a half miles (8.8 km) on paths, tracks and country lanes surrounding historic Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton, Greater Manchester. The course uses a mix of rural tracks and lanes around the hall and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Registration (number and chip) collection is based in the Sports Hall of Hopwood College and the start takes place on the adjoining sports field before joining the main course.

The event is organised by Middleton Harriers and is scheduled for 5 August 2026. Entries open on 30 December 2025 and close on 3 August 2026, with a minimum age of 16 or older and an entry limit of 200. Entry fees listed are GBP £12.00 for UKA members and GBP £14.00 for non-members. Prizes are awarded to the first three male and female finishers, first in each age category, and to winning male and female teams. An event disclaimer and cancellation/refund policy apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Middleton

Race information

Website Registration

9 km

Hopwood Trot

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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