Dovedale Big Daddy
Ilam, United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026
Event overview
Dovedale Big Daddy is a category AL fell race held on 1 February 2026 at Ilam Primary School, Ilam, Staffordshire (DE6 2AZ) in the Peak District. The course is 20.4 km with about 1370 m of climb and includes nine steep climbs and descents around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. The race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association and governed by FRA rules. Full FRA kit is required and the use of poles is not allowed.
Entry and logistics
Pre-entry is required; entry on the day is not available. Entry fees are £20.00 for FRA members and £22.00 for non-members. The event has a maximum capacity of 250 runners and entries had reached 181 participants at the time of listing. Minimum age is 18.
Registration and parking are at Ilam; parking is available at the National Trust car park at Ilam Park (pay and display), a short walk from registration. Public toilets are available at Ilam Hall and limited toilets at registration. After the race, soup, cake and a hot drink are provided for all runners.
Competition and prizes
Prizegiving will include individual and team prizes and prizes for the overall Limestone Series in standard age categories (M Open, W Open, MU23, WU23, M40, W40, M50, W50, M60, W60, M70, W70). The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance via the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.