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Peak District Ultra Challenge

Bakewell, United Kingdom • 4-5 Jul 2026

Peak District Challenge, part of Ultra Challenge’s series, takes place in the Southern Peak District around Bakewell, Derbyshire. The event offers several distances: 100 km Full (with a two-day daylight option), 50 km, 25 km loops, and a 10-mile Bakewell option. The route forms a scenic figure‑of‑eight through Derbyshire’s countryside, passing Chatsworth House. There’s also an Ultra March category for walking 100 km in under 24 hours or 50 km in under 12, and Ultra Trailblazerz for fast runners. Bakewell basecamp hosts camping, food and hospitality, with marquee rest stops, medical teams, GPS-tracked routes, and a celebratory finish with medal and fizz. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Bakewell

Race information

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100 km
2150 m+
Full 2 Day 'daylight' 100 Km
100 km
2150 m+
Full Continuous 100 Km
73 km
1500 m+
3/4 Challenge ~73 Km
52 km
1250 m+
1st 1/2 Challenge 52 Km (loop)
48 km
900 m+
2nd 1/2 Challenge 48 Km (loop)
25 km
600 m+
Bakewell 25 Km (loop)
10 mi
350 m+
Bakewell 10 Miles (loop)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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