The Hardwick Hobble – Autumn 2026
This event will once again take place on the stunning grounds at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. A National Trust site with a stunning Stately Hall and impeccable grounds, this will be one not to miss! As always with our events, you may attempt to complete as many laps as possible over the full six hours, or you may choose to finish just one, either way, you will be a finisher and receive your bespoke medal.
The aim for our events is to organize races as if I was taking part, so you can expect amazing support, the best medals, and a small group of runners that is never any more than 150. Think of it as a small group of friends and family all coming together for an amazing day of running!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, 3rd October 2026
- Location: Hardwick Hall Estate, Ault Hucknall, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- Format: 6-hour timed challenge, with a 5.66 km loop
- Field Limit: 150 runners
- Entry Fee: £41.50
What You Get:
- A fully unique and bespoke medal designed just for this event.
- All the food, drink, and nibbles that you could imagine at the aid station.
- Amazing support from the Rasselbock Family!
- Fully signposted route.
- First aid provided.
Aid Station:
We will have a fully stocked aid station at base camp full of all your favorite items, although if you are expecting energy tablets, gels, and supplements, you may need to bring your own as our aid station tends to lean towards the more “enjoyable fuel”. Imagine Fudge, cakes, cookies, and jelly babies along with all the savory alternatives.
You are more than welcome to bring your own food and drink to the aid station. We will have a separate table for these so please make sure that your bottles or items are clearly labeled so that no one takes them by accident.
FAQs:
- Where is Hardwick Hall? Hardwick Hall is located just south of junction 29 on the M1, between Chesterfield and Mansfield. Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S44 5QJ.
- Registration: Race numbers can be picked up on the morning of the event at the aid station/start line. The Hall grounds will be opening early for runners from 8 am. Race briefing at 8:50 am, start of the run at 9 am.
- Time Limit: 6 hours. Each lap is around 5.661km long. Completing 4 laps is a half marathon, 8 laps a full marathon, and 9+ laps an Ultra.