Hartsop Hop
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Event overview
The Hartsop Hop is a fell race held in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria on Saturday 22 August 2026. It is the second edition of the event and is listed as category AM. The course distance is 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with 1370 m (4495 ft) of ascent. Minimum age to enter is 18. Teams and junior races are not provided. The race has a permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Entry on the day is permitted if the event limit of 130 has not been reached.
Course and entries
The route starts from the sheep pens above Hartsop and follows a series of checkpoints. Rest Dodd is the first checkpoint. CP2 is on the col beneath High Raise and must be reached within 70 minutes. Subsequent checkpoints include Kidsty Howes and The Rigg (CP3), Nan Bield Pass, Lingmell End (CP4) and Gray Crag (CP5). The route includes steep descents and rocky outcrops where route choice can affect time and position; some sections offer an option to follow a path that skirts outcrops to the north. Pre-entry is available; entry opened 3 November 2025 and closes 20 August 2026. Pre-entry fee is £13.00 and entry-on-day fee is £15.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
