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Nine Edges

Name: Nine Edges
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Bamford

Bamford, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026

Nine Edges

The Nine Edges Challenge is a 20 mile off road route with approximately 900 metres of ascent across moorland and gritstone edges in the Peak District. The route starts at Fairholmes and finishes at the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge in Hope Valley, Derbyshire.

The event requires participants to navigate using map and compass; GPS and phone navigation systems are not permitted. Checkpoints along the route are stocked with water, bananas and jelly babies. A bus is provided from the finish back to the start. After completing the route, participants receive a free drink at the Robin Hood Inn.

The fell race element for running participants is supported by the Fell Running Association. The organiser publishes an event briefing pack with route and safety information. Entries for the 2026 event open on 14 April 2026 via SiEntries and the event date is Saturday 12 September 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Bamford

Race information

Website

32 km

Nine Edges Challenge

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

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