The 46th Haworth Hobble
Info: This event is now full so no new entries can be made.
UPDATE: 2nd October 2026 - The race sold out at 7.56am on Day 1 and by end of day over 300 on waiting list so this is now closed. The reality is that very few will get invited from waiting list as we oversell in first place knowing many will defer/not show up. Whilst we would love to see you all, our infrastructure won't take it and we must be responsible in how many we put into countryside (plus we are all volunteers). The free Mountain Rescue places are now full. We already have a few who have entered without checking date so a few will get in off waiting list but that's it. The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon (our other race) has spaces left but that is not too far off selling out as well.
Senior - £29.50 £4 discount for FRA members £10 discount for Under 27's (age as at race day) ALL CLOTHING COSTS EITHER FROZEN OR REDUCED FROM 2026 RACE
Pairs welcome - select ‘Pair’ as Team Type. Mixed, Mens & Women's Pair Categories and all attract prizes. 15 free places for active members of any UK mountain/fell rescue team - apply via email to organiser with details. |
Category: BL GPS: not allowed for navigation
Distance: 52km / 32.4 miles (minor changes to route in 2027 - not confirmed yet)
Climb: 1800m / 5600 ft
Venue: Haworth Primary School, Rawdon Road, Haworth, BD22 8DW.
Grid ref: SE 03143 37265
Skills & experience: ER, LK, NS
Minimum age: 18
Click here for past race results (and scroll down)
Click here for route/GPX on Strava
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE SOME MINOR ROUTE CHANGES FOR 2027 AND THESE WILL BE COMMUNICATED BY END OF 2026. IT IS EXPECTATION THAT COURSE WILL BE APPROX 0.7 MILES LONGER AND ABOUT EXTRA 200 FT OF ASCENT. THIS HAS BEEN ENFORCED ON US BUT IT WILL AFFECT NONE OF KEY COURSE FEATURES AND IMPROVES COURSE. ALSO MEANS A NEW COURSE RECORD TO BE HAD !!
- 46th running of event (walkers & runners welcome). 2026 event sold out at 11.50am on Day 1 (1100 places).
- £10 discount for all under 27's as of race day (extended from under 25's).
- Remote route and not to be undertaken lightly. Experience required as potential for severe winter conditions.
- Pairs welcome and there will be prize for first female/male/mixed pair.
- Full FRA mandatory kit required along with minimum 500ml water carrying capacity (no cups provided at feed stations), foil blanket or bivvy bag and an additional long sleeved thermal base layer which is not to be worn at race start. There will be kit checks prior to registration.
- There will be detailed waterproof race maps available at registration for £3 each if you do not have own map.
- Trackers by Open Tracking so everybody can follow your progress.
- Strict race cut offs applied based on the event finishing by 6pm. Race starts at 8am but early starts available from 6.30am onwards for fast walkers/slower runners (early starters will not win prizes).
- Entry fee includes hot/cold drinks pre/post race and hot food at finish (vegan/gluten free catered for).
- 6 well stocked feed stations including the famous Hobble hot dogs, chip butties, Tom Yum soup, fresh donuts and whisky (single malt and blended !)
- Safety team and external medical provider with ambulance/4x4 response vehicle help provide safety/medical cover however this is a tough event and ultimately you are responsible for your own safety so don't enter this event without suitable experience
- Specially designed 2027 race T-shirt available for £9.50 (short sleeved) or £14.50 long sleeved 1/4 zip smart casual (select t-shirt option when entering race ). T-shirts are separate male/female fits. Haworth Hobble Hoodie - £35 and Haworth Hobble 'zoodie' (zipped hoodie) - £35. We try to maintain our reputation each year for some of best race t-shirts in both design and quality. We try to keep charges as low as possible and not much above cost price. ALL CLOTHING COSTS HELD OR REDUCED SINCE 2026 RACE.
- Organised free reccy runs in winter for route familiarisation
- For regular updates and information, please click here and join Haworth Hobble Facebook page.
- This is a volunteer run event - all profits go to Keighley & Craven AC junior section, Calder Valley Search & Rescue team, Oakworth Methodist Church, Haworth Primary School and other local good causes.
- FRA Permit applied for.
Ultra Weekend Presentations
After the success of evening presentations in recent years by likes of Jasmin Paris and Tom Hollins, we are intending to have presentations on both Friday and Saturday evening. Details will be emailed to all entrants soon as will be given first option to book tickets and make it into a real 'ultra' weekend.
Waiting List
Whilst we will have a waiting list, in practice, we significantly oversell in knowledge that deferrals and raceday 'no shows' will get us to around our target number. We use it in case of unexpectedly high deferral rate or if Mountain Rescue members don't take up their full allocation of places. In practice, unless in first few unlikely it will be used.
Event Substitutions, Deferrals & Cancellation
a) Deferrals allowed by self administration on your SI Entries account prior to 31/1/2027. Only one deferral allowed and it is to Haworth Hobble 2028. There is no charge. You do not need to advise us. After this point, no deferrals will be allowed under any circumstances (except 'pregnancy - see below'). Please do not ask after deferral date as enormous time goes into preparing event and from deferral closure date, we immediately start to incur large costs. The race entry cost is priced based on this deferral date. Female competitors who become pregnant or in 2 years post birth just drop us an email at [email protected] as very happy to allow deferral at later date.
b) If you are unable to compete but you have found a substitute, then you may edit your own entry and substitute or sell your place (£3 admin charge for sale) to 23:59 on 31/01/2027. Please edit yourself on SI Entries. Please note this substitution date has been brought forward by 15 days from previous events - this will affect very few but helps organiser a lot and keeps prices down.
c) There are no refunds available - you can substitute, sell or defer as above until 31/1/2027. This is a wholly volunteer run event with very low costs for what you get - if we gave refunds or later date for deferrals/substitutions then the cost of entry would rise substantially.
The Haworth Hobble supports Into Ultra . This is a new organisation set up to promote inclusivity in ultra running and provides help such as free race places, help with travel costs and other benefits to financially disadvantaged people who would like to compete. Please contact them directly as help may be available for your entry.
The Haworth Hobble fully supports SheRaces.com and we actively ensure that guidelines are met to ensure our races are seen as amongst the most female friendly around. We had a female participation rate of 52% in the 2024 Yorkshireman Off Road half marathon. We have also had very high female participation rates in recent Haworth Hobbles.
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View the Event Deferment / Credit Policy.
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