The Event
Everything you need to decide
Date
Sunday 27 September 2026
Venue
Hare & Hounds, 400 Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9RY
Format
Run – Bike – Run duathlon
Distances
6.3km fell run · 27km road cycle · 6.3km fell run
Terrain
Open moorland fell running; undulating closed-circuit-style road riding on the classic Mountain Trial circuit
Ways to race
Solo, or two-person relay — one takes both runs, the other rides the bike leg
Included
Free finisher tee for every finisher, in the size you choose at entry
Heritage
First raced 2015; five editions; course records set 2015–2019 stand to be challenged
Being finalised
In keeping with how this event is run, nothing is published until it is confirmed. The following will be announced ahead of entries opening:
- Entry fee, what it includes, and refund and transfer terms
- Start time and race-day timetable
- Field limit and entry closing date
- Minimum age, licence requirements and event permit status
- Race guide publication date
Priority-list members hear each of these first.