Groovy Kinder Love
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Event
The Groovy Kinder Love weekend event is scheduled for 5 September 2026 in Hayfield, Peak District, England. The race base is the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane (SK22 2HB). Entry is open by pre-entry and on-the-day; fees are listed at £10 for pre-entry and £12 for entry on the day. The combined entry limit is 200 runners and the minimum age is 18. The event is run under Fell Runners Association (FRA) regulations and will include a 100% kit check.
Course and rules
Two linked fell races start together and share much of the route before splitting at three locations: the Pennine Way junction/Top of Jacob's Ladder (CP4), Broad Clough ford (CP7), and the bottom of Sandy Heys / Benny's Bridge (CP10). There is a time cut-off at the bottom of Sandy Heys (three hours thirty minutes). The course is mainly unmarked across high mountain terrain and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI); navigational skills and prior experience are required.
Distances and climbs:
- Groovy (AL) - 24.5 km / climb 1,270 m
- Groovy Baby (BM) - 15.5 km / climb 650 m
Mandatory kit includes a waterproof whole-body cover with taped seams, hat and gloves, map and compass suitable for the course, whistle, and emergency food. Competitors are responsible for their own navigation and must report retirements in person at race control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
