The TFG Cheese & Crackers Trail
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The TFG Cheese & Crackers Trail
The TFG Cheese & Crackers Trail takes place in Hartington in the Peak District on 1 November 2026. The event offers two waymarked trail race options that combine technical singletrack and open countryside and run through tree-lined dales and past limestone cliffs where local wildlife can be seen.
- 8.4 km - 135 m elevation
- 16.4 km - 290 m elevation
Runners returning to the event HQ will find samples of more than ten local cheeses and rustic crackers. A complimentary goodie bag from Hartington Cheese Shop includes cheese, crackers and port. Route maps and GPX files are available for download.
The event provides professional timing with full race results, a secure bag drop, Outdoor First Aid qualified marshals on course, and prizes for the female and male winners. A portion of each entry fee supports trail repair and nature recovery projects in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park. The race is licensed by the TRA and will be run under UK Athletics rules.
Eligibility and entry notes: entrants must be aged 18 or over on 31 October 2026. Entries close 30 October 2026. The event is currently sold out; a waitlist is available.
Long course competitors must carry mandatory kit including a waterproof jacket and trousers, suitable off-road shoes, warm layers, emergency food, a foil blanket, a charged phone, water, a whistle and a GPS device or map and compass. Short course runners must wear suitable off-road shoes and are strongly advised to carry weather-appropriate kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
