Groovy Kinder Love
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Groovy Kinder Love & Groovy Baby Love
The event takes place on 5 September 2026 at the Scout Hut, Swallow House Lane, Hayfield, SK22 2HB. It comprises two linked fell races run on the same day. A single entry covers both races; entrants choose which route to run at race number allocation. The total field is limited to 200 runners. Minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entries open 20 April 2026 and close 3 September 2026. The entry fee is £10 and entries are managed through the SiEntries system.
Distances and categories:
- Groovy Kinder Love: 24.5 km, 1270 m climb, category AL
- Groovy Baby Love: 16 km, 675 m climb, category BM
The start location is listed as Valley Road Electrical Substation with venue assembly at the Scout Hut. Groovy Baby Love follows a shorter route that skips Jacob's Ladder, Three Knolls, Sandy Heys, William Clough and Lygatehead Moor and uses the same course as 2025. Course record times are noted for each race: Groovy Kinder Love 2:10:19 male and 2:51:03 female; Groovy Baby Love 1:12:55 male and 1:36:00 female. The organizer provides event terms, disclaimer and cancellation information via the entry system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
