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Dig Deep Trail Weekend

Name: Dig Deep Trail Weekend
Start: 2025-08-30
End: 2025-08-30
Location: Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2025

Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a Sheffield-area trail event set in the Peak District, offering a weekend of races for all abilities. Distances range from a half marathon to 30 miles and 50 miles, giving options for casual runners and ultrarunners alike. The courses are described as showcasing some of the Peak District’s best running and being very accessible from the city, situated near Hangram Lane Farm in Sheffield.

The event emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for first-timers and veterans. A notable feature is camping available to book with entry, enabling a true weekend-long trail experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Sheffield

Race information

Website

50 mi

50 Mile

30 mi

30 Mile

Half Marathon

Trail 1/2 Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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