Inferno - Edale's Ring Of Hell

Event overview

INFERNO - Edale’s Ring of Hell is a set of trail races held in Edale, Peak District (venue: Edale Village Hall, S33 7ZA) on 22 August 2026. The event uses natural trails including steep ascents, sheep tracks, muddy paths, rocky descents and a waterfall. The route is self-navigated; GPX and marked maps are provided for download. The start location is about a five-minute walk from the local train station. Cut-off times are published for each distance.

Race details and logistics

Distances and elevation:

• Ultra: 41 miles, about 10,000 ft ascent
• Marathon: ~27 miles, about 6,400 ft ascent
• Half Marathon: 15.5 miles, about 4,000 ft ascent
• 10 miles: 10 miles, about 2,700–2,800 ft ascent

Runners may be self-supported between checkpoints; some sections can be 10–15 miles between checkpoints. Ultra and marathon runners will carry trackers for safety. Checkpoints are stocked with a variety of food including Mountain Fuel products and vegan options; organisers are not supplying plastic cups, so participants should bring their own drinking vessel. A compulsory kit list applies; some items are mandatory on ultra and marathon courses regardless of weather, including a bivi bag, waterproof jacket, a basic first aid kit and at least 1,000 ml of liquid. The event includes finishers’ medals, experienced sweepers, first-aid-trained race leadership and donations to local Mountain Rescue and landowners. Social recces for the courses may be organised during the year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.