Charnwood Hills Race

02/02/2026

Checkout the 2026 race results - https://www.bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk/hills-race

02/02/2026

The 38th Charnwood Hills Race was a great success. A big big thanks to all the race committee and the many volunteers who helped out before and during the race day. Well done to everyone who took part, we hope you enjoyed the race and look forward to seeing you again next year. The race results are now available via the Bowline Climbing Club website - https://www.bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk/hills-race

02/02/2026

Some photos kindly shared with us by Nick Hando of today's race!

30/01/2026

Not long now folks. For those joining us on Sunday please check the kit requirements carefully and make sure you are properly equipped for the weather conditions.

11/01/2026

Hello! We just need a couple more marshals for the Charnwood Hills Race on 01st February! It's a great opportunity to secure a guaranteed place in next year's race (places can be transferred). If you can help out and haven't already been in touch, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks!!

02/01/2026

Happy New Year! We need a few more vounteers to help us marshal the Charnwood Hills Race in a few weeks time. Can you give up a few hours of your time between 09.30 - 14.30 on Sunday 01st February to help out? If you can (and you haven't already been in touch with me to offer help) please drop me an email to [email protected] for more info! We can offer a guaranteed place in next years race as a thank you! 🙂

20/11/2025

Be ready at 8pm this Sunday to grab your CHR place, spread the word!

06/11/2025

BREAKING NEWS! - The details for the 38th Charnwood Hills Race are now up on the Bowline Climbing Club website https://www.bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk/hills-race

Entries open on Sunday 23rd November at 8pm over on EntryCentral. They usually sell out very fast (often in under 20 minutes) so make sure to be ready on time.

If you want to guarantee yourself an entry for the 2027 race you (or someone you know) could volunteer to help on the race day (particularly with marshalling). Volunteers get a guaranteed place for the next year's race which can be transferred to a friend or family member. Contact our volunteer co-ordinator [email protected]

The race committee would like to thank all the volunteers and runners who helped make the 2025 race a great success. We look forward to seeing you all again next year! The following links contain the results from the 2025 race.

22/10/2025

CHR 2026 is GO!!!
Sunday 1st February

11/02/2025

Thanks to Mick Bown who was taking photos at Old John and has shared his photos of the race here -

The course is approx 14 miles long and follows public footpaths and open country involving 1,200 feet of ascent over Bradgate, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill Country Parks.

05/02/2025

Thanks to some queries from keen eyed runners we've found a mistake in the way the men's team results were being calculated. We were only counting teams of at least 4 people (which used to be our minimum), but we should have been counting teams of 3. We've fixed the scoring system and republished the men's team results on the website - https://www.bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk/hills-race

Apologies to those teams who's results have been affected.

The race committee have begun preparations for the 2025 Charnwood Hills Race which will be held on Sunday 2nd February 2025.

02/02/2025

Another great race day in beautiful weather. Well done to everyone who ran the race. And a big thanks to the many volunteers who helped make the race a success!

The results for the race are now available on the Bowline Climbing Club website - https://www.bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk/hills-race