Goyt Valley Challenge
Buxton, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2025
The Goyt Valley Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the western Peak District, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Derbyshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with 4,000 feet of ascent passing through landmarks like Axe Edge, Goyt Valley, Shining Tor, Lamaload Reservoir, and Fernilee Dam, or a shorter 14.3-mile route with 2,000 feet of ascent covering Axe Edge, Goyt Valley, and Fernilee Dam. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with refreshments at checkpoints, a hot meal at the finish, and commemorative items for purchase. It is organized by High Peak LDWA and encourages proper preparation for moorland terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.