Spire Ultra
North Wingfield, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Spire Ultra
The Spire Ultra is a trail race organised by First Light Adventure on 9 May 2026. The event is the tenth edition and covers 33 miles around Chesterfield, largely following the Chesterfield Round Walk. The route passes high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs, rolling farmland and restored former mining areas. The minimum age for entry is 18.
Route and race details
The race has a 9 hour time limit. To meet this limit, entrants must reach Checkpoint 4 within five hours. There are six checkpoints on course: four offer drinks only and two provide food and drink, including sweet and savoury options. The trickier sections are signed, but for much of the route participants are expected to use map, GPS or route notes alongside the Chesterfield Round waymarks. Medic cover is provided on the course and at the race headquarters.
Race headquarters are at North Wingfield Community Resource Centre, where finishers receive a special 10 year anniversary memento and light refreshments. Free car parking is available at the centre and on adjoining estate roads. The event runs under permit from the Association of Running Clubs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.