MEANWOOD 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.
Race details
Date Saturday 12 April 2025
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
Route Map GPX / LINK / PDF MAP
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 (if we get a heat wave we may have to think of something else!)
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.
PARKING
The Meanwood Institute is just outside Meanwood Park, 5 mins from Meanwood town centre where there are car parks and local parking.
The Hustle is a very popular race, We would like to encourage all local runners to come via foot, bicycle or public transport. Meanwood has plenty of on street parking, please park respectfully of the locals. Please plan your journey to allow time to get to race HQ.
