White Peak Marathon
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Down in a Shot 10K : White Peak Festival of Running
Down in a Shot is a downhill 10 km race held as part of the White Peak Festival of Running. The course follows the later stages of the marathon route and finishes at Cromford Wharf. The route runs along former railway trails over compacted limestone and cinder surfaces, undulating across the tops of the dales before descending in stages to the canal at High Peak Junction. The total descent is about 800 feet and there are no steep uphill stretches on the closing section.
The course is marked. The minimum age for entry is 16 and the field is limited to 150 runners. Entry is not available on the day. Entry fees are £23 for affiliated runners and £25 for unaffiliated runners; the fee includes coach transfer to the start and a finisher medal.
Registration and race headquarters are at Cromford Wharf, with coaches transporting competitors from there to the race start. There is no formal bag drop at the 10 km start; runners may leave items in the Gothic Warehouse at race HQ but items are left at the owner’s risk. Toilets and refreshment facilities are available at the finish and all finishers receive water and a packet of biscuits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
