Leaden Boot Challenge

The Leaden Boot Challenge

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2 mile circular route that involves 4800 feet of total ascent and descent. The event starts and finishes at the Village Hall in Alstonefield, located in the White Peak area. This route is designed as an elliptical loop that passes through various locations in the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Dales, including Milldale, Ilam Hall, Wetton Mill, Ecton Hill, and Hartington.

Participants have a maximum time limit of 12 hours to complete the course. The event is conducted according to LDWA guidelines and is open to both walkers and runners. The minimum age for entry is 14 years.

The course features multiple support points throughout the distance:

• Six manned checkpoints are located approximately every 4 miles.
• Checkpoints provide water, squash, snacks, and first aid facilities.
• Mobile communications are maintained between checkpoints for support.
• Transportation back to the start is available for participants who retire from the event.

The registration fee includes locally made hot food and cakes provided at the finish. Participants who complete the distance receive a certificate and a cloth badge. Hot breakfast rolls are also available for purchase at the starting location. Originally established as a fundraiser to repair the roof of St Peters Church, the event continues to support various local causes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.