The Moors The Merrier

Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom • 12 Dec 2026

Event overview

The Moors The Merrier 21 is scheduled for Sat 12 Dec 2026 in the South/West Pennines, England. The event is a fell race, category BL, starting and finishing at Hebden Bridge Golf Club, HX7 8PH (grid reference 0095 2734). The course distance is 34 km / 21.1 miles with 1220 m / 4003 ft of climb. Minimum age for participants is 18.

Course and race details

The route is a 21 mile circular course run anticlockwise. The course goes over Midgley Moor, Wadsworth Moor, Heptonstall Moor and Erringden Moor, then returns with a climb out of the valley to the golf club. FRA kit is the minimum kit requirement; no kit, no start. Because the event is at Christmas, competitors must include a Santa hat and bring a small present worth no more than £2 to hand in for the Bran Tub. Changing rooms with showers are available and an optional hot meal is offered after the event.

Entries, teams and insurance

Pre-entry is required; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £35 for members and £37 for non-members. Teams are allowed with three to count. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Records

Course records listed for 2024 are 02:52:55 (male) and 03:27:17 (female). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Moors the Merrier 21
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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