Regular Irregular

Brockholes, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

Event overview

The 20th Regular Irregular is a daytime walking and running event on Saturday 13 December 2025, hosted by The Irregulars in the Holmfirth area. The event starts and finishes at Brockholes Village Hall, Brockholes, Holmfirth HD9 7EB (GR SE153109, what3words: empty.left.crisp). The route terrain includes moorland, urban sections and roads, and the event takes place in early winter conditions.

Routes

Participants may walk or run up to three loop routes. Loops must be completed in order of length, longest first and shortest last.

  • 11.6 miles (18.5 km) - Loop A
  • 7.2 miles (11.5 km) - Loop B
  • 4.2 miles (6.7 km) - Loop C

Maps are required; Explorer 288 covers the area. Route descriptions are available to download.

Entry, facilities and safety

Advance entry fees are LDWA £12 and Non-LDWA £15; on-the-day entry is £20 (cash only). Children under 16 accompanied by an adult enter free. Entry is limited to 150 participants; a wait list operates when full. U-18s must be LDWA members or walk with a parent or guardian; U-16s must walk with a parent or guardian. Dogs are allowed but must be under constant control.

Entry includes tea and toast at registration, snacks and cold drinks between loops, a meal at finish and a certificate. Participants are asked to bring their own mug. Required kit includes waterproofs, spare top, suitable footwear, torch with spare batteries, first aid kit, compass, whistle, survival bag, and a route map or downloaded electronic map with backup power. Participants who retire must do so at a checkpoint; marshals may withdraw participants for safety or schedule reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 mi
Loop a 11.6 Miles
7 mi
Loop B 7.2 Miles
4 mi
Loop C 4.2 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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