Hathersage Night Race

Hathersage, United Kingdom • 19 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Hathersage Night Race is a November night running event in Hathersage, Derbyshire, in the Peak District. The course is a roughly 5 mile / 8 km route over Stanage Edge with about 400 m of climb. The event headquarters and start are at the Outside Cafe / Outside Store in Hathersage. The minimum age for competitors is 18. The event has a capacity of 220 participants, with 70 places allocated for a combined race, meal and post-race talk.

Entry and requirements

Pre-entry is required and entry is online only; there is no entry on the day. Competitors are required to carry a head torch and full FRA kit. Race numbers should be collected from the Outside Cafe before the race. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. A race option includes a pie-and-pea supper and a post-race talk; a race-only option is also listed. Teams and junior races are not included in this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 mi
Five Miles
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