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Jolly Holly Jog 2026
#JHJ

28 Dec 2026

Ripon, North Yorkshire
Starts: 11:00
Distance: 10 Kilometres
Entry Fee: £17.50 - £19.50

A scenic, multi-terrain course of approximately 10k, an undulating route mainly on footpaths & through Studley parkland

*EARLY BIRD* Entry, first 400 places will be held at 2025 prices (note the race will be Monday 28 December 2026). Once we have reached 400 entries, prices will be £18.50 affiliated, £20.50 unaffiliated. Entries after 1 December 2026 will have a tree planted and not receive a JHJ T-Shirt. The race follows a scenic, multi-terrain course of approximately 10k. It is an undulating route mainly on footpaths through parkland. Starting on Hell Wath Nature Reserve, continuing up Whitcliffe Lane onto public footpaths through Mackershaw Woods and Studley Deer Park, passing Monty’s bench (in memory of our club co-founder and former club president). The course then heads out of the main gate at Studley, right, up Plumpton Lane, and returns via a short steep climb in Mackershaw Woods, across to Whitcliffe Lane and back towards Hell Wath Nature Reserve. Following a short section through the woods at Hell Wath, the course then emerges onto the field back to the finish. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams or pushchairs. A route map will be displayed at Race HQ on the day. Again this year, we're supporting a local charity that is supporting families throughout Ripon during difficult financial times, If you'd like to help support the food bank, we're suggesting you kindly bring your donation with you when you collect your race number (any small donation will go along way}. There will be a drop off point in Race HQ (Panthers FC, Hell Wath). The food bank has specifically asked for the following items if possible : Tinned products and non perishable food items, cereals, tea & coffee, & toiletries, specifically feminine products, toilet roll, shampoo, deodorants & toothpaste. Thank you 🙏

Organiser

Course

Distance:
10 Kilometres
Type:
Multi Terrain
Profile:
Undulating
Laps:
1
See Map
Entry limit:
1000
Remaining places:
962
Race licence:
TBC
Not suitable for wheelchairs

Facilities

  • Water stations
  • Distance markers
  • Toilets
  • No changing facilities
  • No showers
  • No baggage store
Race HQ:
Panthers Football Club, Hell Wath, Ripon HG4 2JT

Panthers Football Club, Hell Wath Playing Fields is the Race HQ for 2026 with an increased number of portable toilets (we've listened to your feedback) on the field at the Start/Finish area. All race day & car parking info will be sent out to individuals by email 7 days prior to the event

Prizes will be given for 1st - 3rd Male and Female, and Age Grade prizes for 1st place in each age group Male and Female. Also, The Shaun Lee Johnstone Trophy is awarded annually at the JHJ to the first locally based club runner. The Trophy will be presented as a memorial to a young Ripon Runner (16 years) who sadly passed from a brain tumour after completing the JHJ, his only senior race. This is a charity his family wholeheartedly support and further details can be found at https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/get-involved/our-supporter-groups/supporter-groups/groups/the-shaun-lee-johnstone-fund/ Unsuitable for Dogs / Minimum age requirement is 15. Mobile refreshments will be at the Start/Finish area serving hot drinks, sandwiches & cakes throughout the race Deferrals available up to 14 days prior to the race, by emailing the Race Director. Refunds are permitted if requested at least 28 days before race day. Transfers can be done by following the Modify Entry Details link at the top of the success email.

Entry Fees

The prices below include race fees, card charges and admin; there are no hidden extras.

Affiliated - T Shirt£17.50
Unaffiliated - T Shirt£19.50
Entry on the day will not be available. ENTER NOW to guarantee your place.

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