Jolly Holly Jog 2026
The event is a one lap, approximately 10 Kilometres, multi terrain running event on an undulating route mainly on footpaths through Studley parkland near Ripon. The course starts on Hell Wath Nature Reserve and continues up Whitcliffe Lane onto public footpaths through Mackershaw Woods and Studley Deer Park, passing Monty’s bench as a memorial. It then exits Studley via Plumpton Lane, returns through a short steep climb in Mackershaw Woods, crosses back to Whitcliffe Lane and finishes across the field at Hell Wath.
The course is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or pushchairs. A route map will be displayed at Race HQ on the day. Race HQ is Panthers Football Club, Hell Wath, Ripon HG4 2JT. Facilities include water, distance markers and toilets. There are no changing facilities, no showers and no baggage storage. Portable toilets will be available at the Start and Finish area.
Entry is limited to 1000 places. Early bird pricing holds the first 400 places at 2025 prices; once 400 entries are reached prices will be higher. Entries after 1 December 2026 will include a tree being planted and entrants will not receive a JHJ T Shirt. Race licence is TBC. Minimum age is 15 and dogs are not permitted.
Prizes are awarded to first to third male and female and age grade prizes for first in each age group. A locally awarded trophy recognises the first locally based club runner. Mobile refreshments will be available at the Start and Finish area. Deferrals, refunds and transfers are possible under the stated deadlines and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Entry Fees
The prices below include race fees, card charges and admin; there are no hidden extras.
- Affiliated - T Shirt: £17.50
- Unaffiliated - T Shirt: £19.50
Entry on the day will not be available.
Prizes
Prizes will be given for 1st - 3rd Male and Female, and Age Grade prizes for 1st place in each age group Male and Female. Also, The Shaun Lee Johnstone Trophy is awarded annually at the JHJ to the first locally based club runner. The Trophy will be presented as a memorial to a young Ripon Runner (16 years) who sadly passed from a brain tumour after completing the JHJ, his only senior race. This is a charity his family wholeheartedly support and further details can be found at https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/get-involved/our-supporter-groups/supporter-groups/groups/the-shaun-lee-johnstone-fund/
Unsuitable for Dogs / Minimum age requirement is 15. Mobile refreshments will be at the Start/Finish area serving hot drinks, sandwiches & cakes throughout the race.
Deferrals, Refunds, Transfers
Deferrals available up to 14 days prior to the race, by emailing the Race Director. Refunds are permitted if requested at least 28 days before race day. Transfers can be done by following the Modify Entry Details link at the top of the success email.