Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relays

What, When & Where

Saturday 4th October 2025
9.30am start, King George V Playing Fields, Patterdale

Set in the heart of the Lake District Fells, this race takes place every year on the first weekend in October. Around 70 teams from across the country, but mainly the North of England. It is the longest-running mountain relay in the country. Find the latest information on each year’s event – hbmr.org.uk

Race format

The race is a tough one, with 4 legs each throwing up their separate challenges, including hard climbs and steep descents on difficult terrain. The route requires careful navigation, especially in bad weather. The total route is approx 36km/22.4miles with 2700m/8860ft ascent.

Each leg is run in pairs (so 8 runners per team) and teams compete for a number of prizes across different categories including Open, Ladies, Mixed and Vets teams.

Summary of legs. Full leg details available here: hbmr.org.uk/leg-routes

LegsDescriptionCPs
1Patterdale to Hartsop
6.7 km / 440 m
(category AS / ER / LK / NS)
Start: NY 390 160
– Angle Tarn peninsula NY 417 145
– Path/stream junction NY 421 131
Finish: NY 411 130
2Hartstop to Kirkstone
11 km / 890 m
(category AM / ER / LK / NS)
Start: Hartsop Sheep Pens NY 411 130
– High Street NY 441 111
– Caudale Moor Tarn (south) NY 415 101
– Raven’s Crag cairn NY 405 082
Finish: NY 401 082
3Kirkstone to Hartsop Hall
7.5 km / 570 m
(category AS / ER / LK / NS)
Start: NY 401 082
– Red Screes tarn (ne) NY 396 087
– Pile of Stones NY 372 109
– Footbridge, Dovedale Beck NY 389 114
Finish: NY 397 118
4Hartsop Hall to Patterdale
11 km / 900 m
(category AM / ER / LK / NS)
Start: NY 397 118
– Hart Crag NY 367 112
– St. Sunday Crag NY 368 134
– Thornhow End stile NY 384 152
Finish: NY 390 160