Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
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Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay
The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay is a fell running relay in the Lake District fells, based at King George Playing Field in Patterdale. The 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday 3 October and is run over four legs, each completed by a pair of runners so teams comprise eight runners in total.
The route includes hard climbs, steep descents and rough, uneven terrain. Navigation is required; GPS is not permitted and map reading is necessary in poor weather. The course and conditions demand experienced fell runners rather than newcomers. There is a minimum age limit of 18 years except that one 16 or 17 year old may run Leg 1 if their partner is over 18 and written parental or guardian consent is provided.
Teams compete in four categories with specific composition rules: Women's teams (eight women), Mixed Open teams (four men and four women), Mixed Vets teams (four men and four women all aged 40 or over on race day), and Open teams (any composition). Entry is by club via a pre selection process on SiEntries, with a limit of 70 teams. The entry fee for 2026 is £100 per team. Once an accepted entry fee is taken it is non refundable. Teams must register their individual leg runners online by midday on Friday 2 October 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
