Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
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Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay is a fell running relay set in the Lake District Fells and held each year on the first weekend in October. The event attracts around 70 teams, mostly from the North of England, and is limited to a strict maximum number of entries.
The race is run over 4 legs, each completed by a pair of runners so teams field 8 runners in total. The legs include hard climbs and steep descents on difficult terrain and require careful navigation, particularly in poor weather. Clubs are expected to enter only if all team members have the necessary navigation and mountain experience; the event is not aimed at novices.
Prizes are awarded across multiple categories, including Open, Ladies, Mixed and Mixed Vets teams. Entries are often oversubscribed, with a certain amount of entry by invitation and vetting applied. The 2025 race was cancelled due to Storm Amy; teams that held entries for 2025 will receive priority for the 2026 race, which is scheduled for Saturday 3 October 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
