Peak District Birthday Bash
Castleton, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Peak District Birthday Bash is an outdoor running and walking event held on 18 April 2026. The event is based in Castleton and uses routes around the central Peak District. There are two course options: a full route of 70 km (43.5 miles) and a shorter route of 35 km (22.75 miles). The event is held as a celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the Peak District National Park and supports the conservation and engagement projects of the Peak District National Park Foundation. The event allows both runners and walkers.
Entries, age limits and fees
Entries open on 27 May 2025 and close on 5 April 2026. Age limits are specified relative to the event date: the Full Bash (70 km) requires entrants to be 20 years or older; the Half Bash (35 km) requires entrants to be 18 years or older. Event minimum age is 18. Entry fees are listed as follows: affiliated Full Bash £70.00, non-affiliated Full Bash £72.00, affiliated Half Bash £43.00, non-affiliated Half Bash £45.00. Registration requires a SiEntries account. An optional XCover purchase is available to provide possible refunds for unforeseen circumstances.
Location and organiser
The event start/finish base is The Peveril Centre, Buxton Road, Castleton, S33 8WP, United Kingdom. The event organiser is CraggRunner. Their event page is hosted on the Peak Running website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.