Dovedale Big Daddy
Ilam, United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026
Dovedale Big Daddy : 1 February 2026
Dovedale Big Daddy is a category AL fell race held at Ilam Primary School (DE6 2AZ). The course is about 20.4 km with 1370 m of ascent and includes nine steep climbs and descents around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. The event is organised by Wainwright Running Ltd and is part of the Limestone Series.
Entries opened on 1 July 2025 and close on 29 January 2026. Entry fees are listed as FRA member £20.00 and non member £22.00. Current entries are shown as 125 participants and the maximum field is 250 runners. Minimum age for the event is 18.
Logistics, rules and prizes
Registration takes place at Ilam Primary School. Parking is available at the National Trust car park at Ilam Park (pay and display), about a five minute walk to registration. Public toilets are available at Ilam Hall and limited toilets are provided at registration. After the race, soup, cake and a hot drink are provided for all runners.
The race is licenced by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) and is governed by FRA rules. Full FRA kit is required and the use of poles is not allowed. Prizegiving includes individual and team prizes and awards across standard age and gender categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.