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Leaden Boot Challenge

Name: Leaden Boot Challenge
Start: 2025-05-18
End: 2025-05-18
Location: Alstonefield

Alstonefield, United Kingdom • 18 May 2025

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile walk/run event set in the picturesque White Peak village of Alstonefield. Participants will face a challenging course that includes 4,800 feet of ascent and descent. The event features six manned checkpoints providing essential support, including water, snacks, and first aid. At the finish, participants can enjoy locally made hot food and cakes, along with certificates and cloth badges for completion. Originally created to raise funds for the local church, the challenge now supports various local causes and has raised approximately £60,000 to date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Alstonefield

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26 mi

4800 m+

26.2 Miles

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

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