South Pennine 24

Greenfield, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Event overview

The South Pennine 24 takes place on 28 February 2026 and is organised by LDWA - South Pennine. The route is 24 miles long with about 3,900 ft of ascent. It crosses the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors and includes wild moorland, well graded footpaths and bridleways. The event HQ and start/finish are at Dovestone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Bank Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7NE. Pay and display parking is available at the venue (currently £4.70). Dogs are not allowed.

Entry, route and support

The event is open to walkers and runners who are competent and suitably equipped for long distance winter events. Minimum age is 18. Entry is limited to 150 participants; the event is currently full and new entries are placed on a waiting list. There are entry fees of £17 for LDWA members and £25 for non-members. Discounted priority entry is available to LDWA members and membership is verified.

Entrants will receive a route description and a walked GPX file emailed from mid February. The event is fully supported with drinks and pastries, food and drink at four checkpoints, and soup at the finish. A certificate is available to finishers on request. The organiser operates a waiting-list procedure; no payment is required while on the waiting list. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 mi
South Pennine 24
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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