Moonriver - Night Race
Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 9 Jan 2026
Event
Moonriver - Night Race is scheduled for 9 January 2026 in the Dovedale valley, Peak District. The race is based at The Old Dog, Thorpe (DE6 2AT). The route covers 9.5 km (about 5.9 miles) with approximately 345 m (1,132 ft) of climb. The course includes open fields, a rocky riverside trail, a woodland climb and undulating footpaths. Course records are listed as male 00:40:08 (2025) and female 00:45:37 (2025). Maximum capacity is 250 runners and entries recorded so far total 167 participants.
Logistics and rules
Entry is by pre-entry only; there is no entry on the day. Pre-entry fees are £12.00 for FRA members and £14.00 for non-members. Minimum age is 18. Teams are allowed and there are separate men’s and women’s team prizes for three-runners-per-team.
The race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association and governed by FRA rules. Full FRA kit is required, including a headtorch; a spare headtorch and a mobile phone are recommended. The use of poles is not allowed. Parking is available at the pub and nearby car parks (pay and display). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.