Peak District Ultra Challenge

Bakewell, United Kingdom • 4-5 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Peak District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Peak District with a Bakewell basecamp on 4-5 July 2026. The event uses a figure-of-8 route based at Bakewell and includes options over single-day and two-day formats. The full continuous route is a loop returning to Bakewell and the event passes near Chatsworth House. Camping, parking, transfers, a basecamp bar, and hospitality and welfare services are available at Bakewell basecamp.

Route, categories and support

Distances offered include:

  • 100 km (full continuous, ~2150 m climb)
  • 100 km (2-day daylight option: 52 km + 48 km)
  • ~73 km (3/4 challenge, ~1500 m climb)
  • 52 km (northern loop, ~1250 m climb)
  • 48 km (southern loop, ~900 m elevation)
  • 25 km (loop, ~600 m elevation)
  • 10 miles (loop, ~350 m climb)

The organiser provides covered rest stops approximately every 12.5 km, with major stops every ~25 km, marquee shelter, catering, medical and massage teams, podiatry support, and a 24-hour control room. The route is fully signed and uses GPS tracking via an event app; the timing system scans participants at rest stops. Entry categories include an Ultra March option for walkers and a Trailblazerz option for faster competitive runners. Registration is open for self-funded and charity-funded places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
Full ~100km
75 km
3/4 Challenge ~75km
50 km
1/2 Challenge ~50km
25 km
1/4 Challenge ~25km
10 mi
10 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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