Peak District Ultra Challenge
Bakewell, United Kingdom • 4-5 Jul 2026
Event details
The Peak District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Peak District with a Bakewell basecamp on 4-5 July 2026. The event offers multiple route options in a figure-of-8 layout that start and finish at Bakewell basecamp. Course formats include a continuous 100 km option and a two-day daylight 100 km (split into a northern loop and a southern loop). Reported climbs and distances for key options include:
- 100 km - continuous, ~2150 m climb
- 100 km - 2-day: Day 1 52 km (~1250 m), Day 2 48 km (~900 m)
- ~73 km (3/4 challenge) - ~1500 m climb
- 52 km (1st half northern loop) - 1250 m climb
- 48 km (2nd half southern loop) - ~900 m elevation
- 25 km - ~600 m elevation
- 10 miles - ~350 m climb
There are options for walking, jogging, or running, plus a Solo Challenger start option. The event mentions a capacity of over 3,000 participants at the Bakewell basecamp.
Logistics and support
Bakewell basecamp includes camping packages, parking, transfers, hospitality, and bar facilities. Rest stops are provided approximately every 12.5 km with major stops about every 25 km. The route is fully signed and GPS tracking is available through the event app; timing scans at rest stops log progress. Catering is included with snacks every ~12.5 km and meals every ~25 km. Medical provision includes doctors, paramedics, first aiders, podiatrists, and massage teams, plus a 24-hour control room and mobile emergency medical teams. Finishers receive a medal, a T-shirt, and a glass of fizz. The event also offers specific categories: Ultra March for fast walkers and Trailblazerz for competitive runners (100 km under 12 hours, 50 km under 5 hours). Registration fees for self-funded places are listed by distance on the organiser’s information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.