Hoby Hop Trail Race
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Hoby Hop Trail Race : 10th anniversary
The event is a ten-year anniversary five-mile chip timed cross country and Canicross race held in the Upper Wreake valley. The course runs across farmland and traditional footpaths and includes fields, stiles, brooks and some hills, with views over Leicestershire and beyond. The route is described as undulating cross country terrain.
Race headquarters are at Hoby & District village hall, where bag storage, toilet facilities and number collection are provided. Car parking is arranged on the church field on Thrussington Road, Hoby (LE14 3EB).
Key event details include:
- 5 mile Trail Race
- 5 mile Canicross Race
Additional event information: entries are limited to a maximum of 200 participants and minimum age to enter is 12 years. Online entries close on 30/09/2026; on-the-day entries may be available if the event is not sold out, with availability confirmed after online entries close three days before race day. Race transfers are accepted until the evening before the event. Deferrals are permitted if organisers are informed at least 24 hours before race day; emergency exceptions may be considered.
Prizes are offered by category for both the Trail and Canicross races, plus a commemorative wooden medal for finishers. Recorded course bests (time and year) are noted for the Trail and Canicross events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
