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Peak District Ultra Challenge

Bakewell, United Kingdom • 28-29 Jun 2025

The Peak District Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, with Bakewell serving as the basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10 miles to a full 100 km, including 25 km, 50 km, 75 km, and a unique two-day 100 km figure-of-eight route. The event offers extensive support with covered rest stops every 12.5 km, medical and massage teams, free food and drink catering to all dietary needs, and GPS-tracked, fully signed routes. Camping packages and a festive atmosphere with a finish-line celebration, medal, and T-shirt complete the experience, making it accessible for all fitness levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Bakewell

Race information

Website
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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