Lantern Pike Dash

Little Hayfield, United Kingdom • 17 May 2026

Event

The Lantern Pike Dash takes place on Sun 17 May 2026 in Little Hayfield, Peak District, England. The venue is the Lantern Pike Inn (SK22 2NG), grid reference 034884. The event is listed as category AS with skills code PM. The minimum age for competitors is 14.

Course and records

The course distance is 2 km / 1.2 miles with a climb of 200 m / 656 ft. Junior races are held on a marked course with parental supervision and use age categories as FRA rules. Recorded best times for the race include a male course best of 00:10:37 (2016) and a female course best of 00:13:06 (2016).

Entry and logistics

Entry on the day is available; there is no pre-entry. The entry-on-day fee is £3.00. Teams are not allowed. The race has a permit and UK Athletics insurance associated with the FRA. Registration and car parking are in the field adjacent to the pub on the A624. Toilets are available in Hayfield. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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