Peak District Ultra Challenge
Bakewell, United Kingdom • 4-5 Jul 2026
Peak District Ultra Challenge
The Peak District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance trail event held in the Southern Peak District with Bakewell as the basecamp. The event is scheduled for 4-5 July 2026 and 3-4 July 2027 and expects over 3,000 participants. Camping, parking, transfers, and a bar are available at the basecamp.
Distances offered include:
- 100 km
- 75 km
- 50 km
- 25 km
- 10 km
- 10 mile
The 100 km option follows a figure-of-eight route through Derbyshire scenery. Several routes pass Chatsworth House. There are supported rest stops approximately every 12.5 km with marquee cover and larger rest stops every 25 km. Catering is provided at rest stops, with snacks every 12.5 km and a meal every 25 km; dietary requirements are catered for and lighter options are available for runners. An app provides GPS tracking and route maps, and a timing system scans participants at rest stops.
Medical, welfare, and massage services are on site, with doctors, paramedics, podiatrists, and a 24 hour control room. Camping packages include a roughly 50 km campsite option for two-day 100 km participants, with showers and chill-out areas. Finishers receive a medal, T-shirt, a glass of fizz, and a finisher's meal. Corporate team entries and hospitality packages are available; over 400 company teams took part in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.