Grindleford Gallop

Event overview

The Grindleford Gallop is scheduled for Saturday 14 March 2026 at Grindleford Pavilion (S32 2JN). The course covers approximately 34 km with about 825 m of ascent. The minimum age to enter is 16 or older. Entry opened on 11 November 2025 and entries close on 13 March 2026. The published entry fee is £27.00 and the entry list showed 629 participants at the time of the listing.

Course and logistics

The fixed course links the villages of Grindleford, Froggatt, Eyam, Great Longstone, Edensor and Baslow using paths, tracks and open moorland. Notable features on the route include the Riley Graves, Longstone Moor, the Monsal Trail and Chatsworth Park estate. The route is marshalled at important interchanges and most control points are manned; elsewhere the route is only partially marked because some landowners do not permit marking. Participants are advised to be familiar with the course and to carry a map; the use of GPS devices or a route map on a watch is permitted. Short cuts are not allowed.

Organisation and rules

The event is organised and staffed by volunteers and raises funds for Grindleford Primary School, with additional donations to local charities and organisations. Refunds are subject to a cut-off two months before the event, with a 50% refund at that point. Transfers and general deferrals are not allowed; one deferral exception is made for pregnancy. There is no waiting list. Staggered start options are offered for different pacing choices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.