Meanwood Spring Hustle

SPRING HUSTLE

The Spring version of the Holly Hustle. 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.

NEW FOR 2025 - SUPER SPRING HUSTLE

An extended 10 mile version of the Spring Hustle! At the turnaround point at Adel Crag you may choose to continue a further 6km out and back section. Once at the turnaround point you must head back to the crag and finish The Holly Huste. Every year the extra section will change meaning no Spring Super Hustle will be the same. Also the route will not be made publically available until the week of the event.

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 9:30
Race Start 11:00
Race Licence 6180
Entry Limit 250
Price From £15
Minimum Age 18

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Complimentary soup is will be provided to all finishers at the end of the race or in the case of warm weather we will provide fresh fruit!

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

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.