Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir Trail Running Festival - 26 September 2026

Ladybower Reservoir Trail Running Festival takes place in the Peak District with event facilities at Hope Showground and routes that set out from Hope Village. The event uses marked trails and marshals at major junctions, and organisers provide GPX files so runners can confirm their position on course. The event village offers food and drink options, free race photos, chip-timed results, a themed medal and post-race goodies. The event is licensed under the TRA and will follow UKA rules.

The courses use a mix of reservoir-side paths, forest tracks, moorland and rolling hill sections. The 21K route is a clockwise loop around Ladybower Reservoir and nearby hills with woodland sections and reservoir views. The 52K route covers about 52.5 km with approximately 1,500 m of elevation gain, starting and finishing at Hope Showground and passing around Bamford, Ladybower and the Upper Derwent Valley. Flags, tags, A5 arrows and signage mark the routes and stocked aid stations support participants. Marshals will be positioned at key points to guide and encourage runners. Sustainability is noted as a priority for the organiser, and additional event information and race documents are provided to entrants before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.