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Charnwood Hills Race

2026 race

The race committee are pleased to announce that the 38th Charnwood Hills Race will take place on Sunday 1st February 2026. This is a FELL RACE under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules. The course is approximately 14.5 miles long and follows public footpaths and open country involving over 1,500 feet of ascent through Bradgate, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill Country Parks. The going underfoot is rough.

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Entries are on a first come first served basis, entries will open at 8pm on Sunday 23rd November on EntryCentral. Upon successful entry to the race the entry fee of £18 will be taken from your debit/credit card. Note that we will guarantee places for the three fastest women and three fastest men from last year’s race (if you are one of these persons, please contact us if you are not able to get an entry).

 

Entries sell out very quickly so please register with EntryCentral in advance and be ready to grab your place at 8pm on the 23rd November - REGISTER HERE. Make sure to read the race prospectus before entering.

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We need volunteers to help make the race a success particularly marshals. Volunteers get a guaranteed entry to the 2027 race which can be transferred to a friend or family member. If you can help please contact our volunteer co-ordinator - zpbowline@gmail.com

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See the race route map below.

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2025 race

The race committee would like to thank all the volunteers and runners who helped make the 2025 race a great success. The following links contain the results from the 2025 race.

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2024 race

We were pleased to host the 36th Charnwood Hills Race on Sunday 4th February. Thanks to all the runners who took part and to all the volunteers who helped made the race a great success. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

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2023 race

We were pleased to host the 35th Charnwood Hills Race on Sunday 5th February. Thanks to all the runners who took part and to all the volunteers who helped made the race a great success. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

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2022 race

It has come to our attention that the lead runner sought clarification during the race regarding the correct return route and, following an error in communication, was misdirected along the original return route to the left of Old John rather than over the summit as per this year's route. Following conversations with those concerned, race officials were satisfied that this was a genuine mistake on the part of the marshal  and the route was taken by the lead runner in good faith. 

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Upon review of the results we are  satisfied that this error did not have a substantial effect on the final placings of the runners and as such the lead positions stand. We have taken steps to ensure that this type of error will not occur in the future and would like to thank every who took part in today's race for making it such a great event. It's good to be back!

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