There are just five days to go until the much-anticipated Hopkins Brothers Charity Tractor Run 25 takes to the streets of Leicestershire, bringing festive cheer to towns and villages across the county.
The annual Christmas tractor run, supporting Leicestershire and Rutland MIND, will take place on Saturday, December 20, with a convoy of decorated tractors travelling through Earl Shilton, Barwell, Hinckley and surrounding areas.
Organisers are reminding residents that all times listed are approximate and delays are possible on the night. Members of the public are encouraged to follow the event’s live updates for the most accurate location information as the run progresses.
Start Location and Safety Notice
The run will begin at The George Ward Centre, Barwell, with tractors departing at 4pm.
Please note: the car park is closed to the public due to health and safety requirements, and residents are asked not to approach the site.
Approximate Route and Timings
Earl Shilton
- Hilltop – 4.15pm
- The Hollow – 4.20pm
- Hinckley Road – 4.30pm
Barwell
- Shilton Road – 4.35pm
- High Street – 4.40pm
- Hinckley Road – 4.50pm
Hinckley
- Ashby Road – 4.55pm & 5.00pm
- Upper Bond Street – 5.20pm
- Lower Bond Street – 5.25pm
- Mansion Street – 5.30pm
- B4667 – 5.35pm
- B4666 – 5.40pm
- Coventry Road – 5.45pm
- A5 – 5.55pm
Higham
- Nuneaton Lane – 6.00pm
- Main Street – 6.15pm
- Stone Lane – 6.20pm
- Higham Lane – 6.30pm
Stoke Golding
- Station Road – 6.35pm
- Hinckley Road – 6.45pm
Dadlington
- Hinckley Road – 6.45pm
- Sutton Lane – 6.55pm
- Fenn Lanes – 7.00pm
Market Bosworth
- Shenton Lane – 7.10pm
- Main Square – 7.20pm
- The Park – 7.30pm
- Bosworth Road – 7.35pm
Newbold Verdon
- A447 to Bull in the Oak – 7.50pm
- Bosworth Lane – 8.05pm
- B582 towards Desford – 8.20pm
Desford
- B582 through Desford (past the Blue Bell Pub) – 8.35pm
- Leicester Lane to Desford crossroads – 8.45pm
The run will finish at the Bulls Head Pub on the A47 at approximately 9pm, where refreshments will be available for drivers and marshals.
Driver Registration
Drivers wishing to take part must sign on via email, with limited on-the-day spaces available if capacity allows.
Registration will be open in the car park between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Any arrivals after 3.30pm will not be permitted to join the run.
Supporting a Vital Cause
The event is held in aid of Leicestershire and Rutland MIND (Charity Number: 1204524), supporting mental health services across the region.
Organisers are looking forward to welcoming residents along the route and thank everyone in advance for their support, patience and festive spirit.
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