Pennine Bridleway PB18KM

Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running

The Pennine Bridleway PB18km is an 18 km trail event on the Pennine Bridleway, running from Hayfield village to Rushup Edge and back. The route features fast trails, ascents and Peak District scenery, with a total ascent of 806 metres. The event is self-navigating with official Pennine Bridleway finger posts and Ranger Ultras Safety Team support at headquarters and on course.

Race headquarters are at Hayfield Cricket Pavilion, located on the far side of The Royal Hotel car park in Hayfield, High Peak, SK22 2LD. There is an aid station at the Rushup Edge halfway turn supplying snacks, fruit and water. At headquarters finishers can expect hot drinks, refreshments and a finisher medal; trophies are awarded to the first male and first female finishers. A GPX file and navigation notes are provided to entered runners.

Entries open 13 March 2025 and close 6 March 2026. The minimum age is 18. Entry fees listed are £23 for affiliated runners and £25 for unaffiliated runners; a small number of entries had been recorded at the time of publication. A compulsory kit check is carried out before the start; required items include a pack or bum bag, waterproof jacket with hood, warm mid-layer, appropriate trail footwear, a hard copy map covering the race distance, whistle, emergency bivvy bag (foil blanket not acceptable), sufficient fluids and food, first aid supplies and a fully charged mobile phone with a standard UK SIM. Optional items noted include GPS, over trousers, unbreakable mug and walking poles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.