The Race

The Hoby Hop is a five-mile chip timed cross country race across the countryside of the Wreake valley taking in fields, stiles, brooks, traditional footpaths, the odd hills and great views over Leicestershire and beyond.

Race HQ

Will be at Hoby & District village hall and will be open from 9.30am on race day for bag, toilet facilities and on the day entries, should places still be available.

On The Day Entries

If not sold out on the day entries will be available for the Canicross race until 10.35am and 10.50am for the trail Race. We will let you know how many on the day places are available once online entries close 3 Days before race day.

Parking

Car parking for this year race will be on church field, Thrussington Road, Hoby, LE14 3EB. The car park will be open from 9am and will close at 2pm.

Race Start

The Canicross race start time is 10.45am, with the trail race starting at 11.00am.

Prizes Trail Race

First Male, First Female, First Vet Female, First Vet Male, First Local Male, First Local Female, First Junior Male, first Junior Female, First Team Mixed, Spot Prizes, plus prizes for breaking the course records.

Prizes Canicross Race

First Male, First Female, First Vet Female, First Vet Male, Spot Prizes, Plus prizes for breaking the course records.

Course Records Trail Race

Male record: Tim Hartley (29.08) set in 2021

Female record: Juliet Potter (30.34) set in 2021

Male Junior record: Dylan Stevens (33.07) set in 2022

Female Junior record: Chloe Young (46.35) set in 2020

Course Records Canicross Race

Male Record: Gary Ashwell (40.29) set in 2023

Female Record: Amanda Kelly (41.33) set in 2023

ON THE DAY ENTRIES AVAILABLE!!!