Peak District Challenge

Peak District Challenge 2026

Peak District Challenge 2026, organised by Wilderness Development, is a trail event near Hathersage S32 1DU on 18-19 September 2026. Participants may choose to run or trek on mapped routes of varying distances, with timed cutoffs and checkpoint support.

Distances available

• 25 km (Copper) - circular route Hathersage to Baslow via Curbar and Frogatt edges.
• 50 km (Bronze) - 12 hour cutoff, 1200 m total ascent, highest point 464 m.
• 75 km (Silver) - 24 hour cutoff, approximately 2000 m total ascent.
• 100 km (Gold) - 24 hour cutoff, approximately 3200 m ascent, requires an average near 4 kph.
• 100 miles - 24 hour cutoff, approximately 5000 m ascent, requires an average near 7 kph.

Entry formats include self-navigating teams and guided walking groups. Self-navigating entries include a route guide booklet, a team GPS tracker, checkpoint drinks and snacks, and a finish hot meal and goody bag. Guided groups incur an additional fee and include a Mountain Leader qualified guide, provided safety equipment, and average group sizes of about 12.

All entries include bag care and full safety support. The event organiser, Wilderness Development, is a Peak District based provider and has run the original Peak District Challenge since 2013. Fundraising entrants keep 100 percent of sponsorship income for their chosen charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.