Meanwood Holly Hustle

From Great Owl Running

Sunday 15th November 2026

10:00

Leeds

£21.44 · 1 race

10km

Event summary

Meanwood Holly Hustle takes place on Sun 15th November 2026 in Leeds, England, with Great Owl Running organising this lively forest trail race. The single race distance is 10.5km / 6.5 miles, with 200m / 650ft of elevation. Starting from Meanwood, the route explores Meanwood Park, the woodland paths of the Hollies and the Meanwood Valley Trail, passing the Seven Arches viaduct and Adel Crag. Expect grass, rocky ground, muddy trails and footpaths, plus challenging climbs and rewarding descents; conditions are likely to be muddy, so suitable footwear is recommended. Narrow paths and technical sections make headphones inadvisable. A small private-road section is marshalled, and runners are advised to use the pavement where possible.

Race HQ is The Meanwood Institute, 94 Green Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4LD. Registration opens at 8:30, with the race starting at 10:00. Entry is limited to 200 runners, and the minimum age is 18. Entry on the day is available, although optional extras may be limited to remaining stock. Medal and T-shirt purchases are optional, as is a ‘Trees not Tees’ donation. Facilities include toilets, bag storage and a water station. Great Owl Running events are cupless, so bring your own water container for refill stations; a jacket or warm layer is strongly recommended. No cut-off time or qualifying standard is stated.

Races

Holly Hustle

£21.44

Entries closed

Organiser's description

A fast fun packed forest trail run with some challenging uphills and rewarding downhills! Starting in Meanwood, the Holly Hustle takes in some of the best trails that Leeds has to offer. A combination of beautiful Meanwood Park and the Hollies, famous for well-kept paths through extensive woodlands, with a vast collection of different species of flowers. Then onto the marvellous Meanwood Valley Trail, past the Seven Arches viaduct and Adel Crag.

This course at this time of year is very likely to be a mud bath, we’d like to recommend all runners to wear appropriate footwear. Due to the nature of the course (narrow paths, technical sections) headphones are not recommended for this event. This course contains one small private road section (marshalled) and runners will be advised to stay on the pavement where possible.

RACE DETAILS

Race HQ The Meanwood Institute, 94 Green Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4LD
Distance 10.5km / 6.5 miles
Elevation 200m / 650ft
Terrain grass / rocky ground / muddy trails / footpaths
Registration From 8:30
Race Start 10:00
Entry Limit 200
Minimum Age 18

Medals and T-shirts are often a standard provision of race entry. But this can sometimes mean you end up taking home extras you didn't really want (or leaving them behind!)

To make sure you end up with exactly what you want, we now provide the option to add medal or t-shirt purchases to your entry order. This means we can minimise waste and also keep down the cost of the standard entry for all.

If you fancy doing a good deed, you could also opt to make a 'Trees not Tees' donation. This will pay for a tree to be planted...an ever-growing memento of your race day!

Please note optional extras are only available for a certain time before race date. Entry on the day is available but extras will be limited to any excess stock for purchase.

FACILITIES

Race HQ
Toilets
Bag Storage
Water Station

MANDATORY / RECOMMENDED GEAR

Water Container - Great Owl Running events are cupless, we provide water at refill stations but you must bring your own container.
Jacket / Warm Layer - We highly recommend you carry a warm layer with you. It can be a long walk back to the nearest road should you hurt yourself and need assistance.