Leaden Boot Challenge

Alstonefield, United Kingdom • 17 May 2026

Event overview

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2 mile walk/run in the White Peak village of Alstonefield on 17 May 2026. The course includes about 4,800 feet of ascent and descent. The event is open to walkers and runners with a minimum age of 14. Entry details on the organiser's entry system show the entry fee as £30, entries open 1 October 2025 and close 14 May 2026, and there were 217 entries recorded at the time of publication.

Route, support and community work

The route is an elliptical loop that passes Milldale, Baley Hill, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, Bunster Hill, Ilam Hall, Musden Woods, Slade House Farm, Throwley Hall, Grindon, Wetton Mill, Ecton Hill, Hulme End, Sheen, Pilsbury, Hartington, Beresford Dale and Narrow Dale before returning to Alstonefield. There are six manned checkpoints and two unmanned checkpoints, spaced at roughly four mile intervals. Each manned checkpoint supplies water, squash, snacks, first aid and mobile communications; walkers who retire are transported back to the start. Locally made hot food and cakes are provided at the finish and finishers receive certificates and cloth badges. Dogs have not been permitted to accompany participants since 2024. The event raises funds for local causes; this year £8,200 was donated to local projects. Applications for grants in 2026 are invited for amounts generally between £200 and £2,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
1463 m+
Leaden Boot Challenge 26.2 Mile Walk/run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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