Moonriver - Night Race

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 9 Jan 2026

Event overview

Moonriver - Night Race is a night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley, Peak District. The venue is The Old Dog, Thorpe (DE6 2AT). The course distance is 9.5 km with 345 m of climb (listed also as 5.9 miles / 1,132 ft). The race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association and is listed as category BS. The use of poles is not allowed. Minimum age is 18 and teams are permitted, with men’s and women’s team prizes for three-runner teams.

Entries, logistics and requirements

Pre-entry only; the event has a maximum capacity of 250 runners and is currently full, so no new entries can be made. Entry fees are listed as £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-members. Registration takes place at The Old Dog and parking is available at the pub and nearby public car parks. Full FRA kit is required, including a headtorch; a spare headtorch is recommended and participants are asked to carry a mobile phone for emergencies. The race holds an FRA permit and associated insurance. Course records are listed as male 00:40:08 (2025) and female 00:45:37 (2025). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
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