The full event is limited to just 30 participants each year. Applications open 01 November 2015 for the 29/30 April 2016 event on the Mountain Runner website. Runners must be fit and have completed a trail marathon within one year of the start date in order to be accepted. If approved a full entry form will be sent for processing.

While the Merrell Hobbit Journey captivates runners for two whole days, Mountain Runner also stages the Merrell Hobbit 38km, 16km and 5km Trail Runs, presented by Nikwax, from the Arminel Hotel on Saturday 30^th April 2016.