The Hardwick Hobble

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Explore the impeccable grounds and scenic farmland of Hardwick Hall's estate in Derbyshire. See how many 5.67k laps you can complete, or simply come for just the one loop round the course. Come for the fully-stocked aid stations, incredible support team, goody bag and a beautiful spring morning run.
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6-Hour Challenge
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Sat 3rd Sep 2022
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Doe Lea, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
National Trust - Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ, UK
Start times
Sat 3rd Sep 2022
6-Hour Challenge:
9:00am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Hardwick Hobble
6-Hour Challenge
Distance
360min
£35
Route information
The loop will be 5.67k in length, taking runners through the beautiful natural sites of Harwick estate, including the farmlands, ponds, and past the house itself. You can run as many laps as you wish in the 6-hour time limit, or even just take on one single loop.
Since this course will be taking place on a National Trust site, the grounds will still be open to the public. Runners will not have right of way so please be aware of other users of the area, be it, walkers, cyclists, families, etc.
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What's included
  • Bespoke Finisher's Medal
  • Fully-stocked aid stations
  • Goody bag at the finish
  • First aiders on-site
  • Amazing support from the Rasselbock Family
  • Way-marked route
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How to get there
National Trust - Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ, UK
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Parking
There will be plenty of parking available on-site, costing a fee of £3 for the entire day. If you are a National Trust member, then parking will be free.
By Public Transport
Unfortunately, this area is not well accessible by public transport. It is recommended to book a taxi or find another participant to car-share with on the Rasselbock Running Facebook group.
Event day logistics
08:00 Hall grounds open
08:50 Race briefing
09:00 6 Hour Challenge starts
Age Restrictions
All entrants must be aged 18 and over in order to participate in this event.
Race Number
All entrants must collect their race number from the start line/aid station on the morning of the event between 08:00 and 08:50.
Aid Stations
There will be a fully stocked aid station at base camp full of well-loved items, like fudge, cakes, cookies, and jelly babies along with all the savoury alternatives.
Please note that if you require aid such as energy tablets, gels, and supplements, then you may need to bring these yourself. There will be a separate table for personal fuel, so please make sure that your bottles or items are clearly labelled so that no one takes them by accident.
Bag Drop
There won't be an official bag drop, however, participants may leave their bags at the base camp as a member of the Rasselbock team will always be around. Please note that your belongings are left at your own risk, so it is strongly advised to leave any valuables at home or keep them on your person.
Facilities
There will be no changing rooms available at this event, so please arrive ready to run.
Toilets that will be open for use from 8.30 am, however, please be aware that these are not located at race HQ. There are situated at the lower ponds about 3k into the loop.
Cupless Event
To reduce their impact on the environment, Rasselbock Running is now hosting cupless events. This means that all runners must bring their own bottle to refill at the aid station.
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FAQs
Will there be a bag drop at The Hardwick Hobble?
There won't be an official bag drop, however, participants may leave their bags at the base camp as a member of the Rasselbock team will always be around. Please note that your belongings are left at your own risk, so it is strongly advised to leave any valuables at home or keep them on your person.
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What time will the grounds open for The Hardwick Hobble?
The Hardwick Hall grounds will open at 8am.
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What time will The Hardwick Hobble end?
The Hardwick Hobble event will end at 15:00pm.
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Reviews
3.9
7 reviews
dave
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
One of the best events I have done!
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Loved this event, Rasselbock keep putting on top grassroots events and this was another corker. Marshals were amazing and the cheer squad of them at the 4th or 5th marshal spot were fantastic every lap. And the goodie bag is worth the evil hill at the end haha
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
After doing the Sherwood Pines event in January, I couldn't wait to sign up for another Rasselbock event. The atmosphere was just as good. The course was brilliant. I'd have to disagree with the negative reviews about course marking, there was one point that could have been confusing, but if you followed what the signs said you were fine. Definitely one I'll come back and do again.
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Absolutely loved this race. Received an email with a week to go detailing all rules, restrictions, map of the course and map for traveling. Registration took seconds because my race bib came in the post too. Before the start we had a race briefing outlining everything we needed to know. The course was a bit hilly, mainly trail running and at he end was a good hill to climb back to the start. I was at the front of the race pack and found the signage easy to follow. After your first loop you can finish, recieve a goody bag and medal, or just carry on as much as you like. There's an aid station fully stocked and there was a photographer too, so there free photos from the race day. All for a great price.
terrie bean
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1.0
Did the race in 2022
Was very disappointed with the organisation. Not very well marshalled/sign posted. However staff of Hardwick hall were incredible! Turned a bad experience into a good day.
ashley
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1.0
Did the race in 2022
Badly organised very little signage only 4 marshals on the course when some of us got lost for 4km we rang the emergency number who was not bothered and told us to run back to the start defiantly want be using that company again
ali
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
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