Moonriver - Night Race
Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 9 Jan 2026
Moonriver - Night Race
The event is a night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley on 9 January 2026. It starts and finishes at The Old Dog, Thorpe (DE6 2AT). The course includes open fields, a rocky riverside trail, a woodland climb and undulating footpaths. The distance and ascent are 9.5 km / 345 m. The race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association and is governed by FRA rules; the use of poles is not allowed.
Entries and practical details
Entries opened on 1 July 2025 and close on 6 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 and the maximum field capacity is 250 runners; there were 129 entries at the time shown. Entry fees are £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-members. Full FRA kit is required, including a headtorch; organisers recommend bringing a spare headtorch and a mobile phone for emergencies. Parking is available at the pub and nearby car parks, and at the Peveril of the Peak hotel (DE6 2AW). Prize categories include male and female open classes and age-group prizes up to the 70s. The event is organised by Wainwright Running Ltd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.