Peak District Challenge

Peak District Challenge 2026

The Peak District Challenge 2026 is a series of self-navigated or guided running and trekking events organised by Wilderness Development. The event takes place on 18-19 September 2026 in Hathersage S32 1DU and offers multiple distance options across Peak District terrain.

Available challenge distances include:

• 100 miles in 24 hours, approximately 5000 m of ascent, requires maintaining almost 7 kph to complete within the cutoff.
• 100 km in 24 hours, approximately 3200 m of ascent, requires an average of about 4 kph.
• 75 km in 24 hours, approximately 2000 m of ascent, following the easiest and flattest routes between eight checkpoints.
• 50 km in 12 hours, approximately 1200 m of ascent and a highest point of 464 m.
• 25 km over 9 hours, a circular route from Hathersage to Baslow via riverside paths and returns via Curbar and Frogatt edges.

Entries include safety support and event services. All teams are provided a GPS tracker that covers movement around the course in real time. Typical self navigating entries are priced between £61 and £99 depending on distance. Joining a guided walking group carries an additional fee of £29 and includes a Mountain Leader, safety equipment, and an average group size of 12. All entries include a hot meal and a completion goody bag. Fundraising arrangements allow charities to receive 100 percent of any sponsorship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.