Regular Irregular
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Event overview
The 20th Regular Irregular is a walking and running event on 13 December 2025 hosted by The Irregulars in the Holmfirth area. Registration, start and finish are at Brockholes Village Hall, Brockholes, Holmfirth HD9 7EB (GR SE153109). Entrants may complete up to three loop routes in any combination, provided they are done in order from longest to shortest.
- 11.6 miles / 18.5 km
- 7.2 miles / 11.5 km
- 4.2 miles / 6.7 km
Route descriptions are available to download. Maps required - Explorer 288.
Course, entry and rules
Entries open 17 March 2025 and close 11 December 2025. Advance entry fees are LDWA £12 and non-LDWA £15; on-the-day entry is £20 (cash only). Children under 16 accompanied by an adult enter free. Entrants include both LDWA and non-LDWA walkers and runners. Event limit 150 participants; a wait list operates when full. U-18s must be LDWA members or walk with a parent/guardian; U-16s must walk with a parent/guardian. Dogs are allowed but must be under constant control.
The event crosses moorland, urban terrain and roads and takes place in early winter. Required equipment includes waterproof clothing, a spare top, suitable footwear, a head or hand torch with spare batteries, a first aid kit, compass, whistle, survival bag (not blanket), and a route description and map (electronic maps allowed if downloaded with backup power). There are cut off times for starting Loop B and Loop C. Participants who retire must do so at a checkpoint; marshals may withdraw participants if fitness or timing is a concern. Catering includes tea and toast at registration, snacks between loops, a finish meal and a certificate; participants are asked to bring their own mug. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.