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Name: Peak Running - The Dovedale Dipper
Start: 2025-08-02
End: 2025-08-02
Location: Hartington

Hartington, United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2025

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular and challenging trail event held in the Peak District National Park, based in the picturesque village of Hartington, Derbyshire. It offers two distance options: approximately 15 miles and a marathon-length 26 miles, suitable for both runners and walkers. The routes explore the scenic White Peak area, featuring hills, valleys, and villages along the Derbyshire-Staffordshire border.

The event fosters a friendly and supportive atmosphere, with mass starts for competitive runners and early start options for walkers and non-competitive participants. Checkpoints provide light refreshments, and hot food is available at the finish. The Dovedale Dipper is professionally organized by Peak Running and attracts participants from far and wide. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Hartington

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26 mi

26 Miles

15 mi

15 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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