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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.
6-Hour Challenge
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Sat, 3 Sept 2022
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Doe Lea, United Kingdom
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Location
National Trust - Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ, UK
Start times
Saturday, 3 Sept 2022
6-Hour Challenge: 9:00 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Hardwick Hobble
6-Hour Challenge
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
How to get there
National Trust - Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield S44 5QJ, UK
Get full directionsParking
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.
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.
What time will the grounds open for The Hardwick Hobble?
The Hardwick Hall grounds will open at 8am.
What time will The Hardwick Hobble end?
The Hardwick Hobble event will end at 15:00pm.
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