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Stanage Struggle

Name: Stanage Struggle
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Hathersage

Hathersage, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2026

Stanage Struggle

Stanage Struggle is a fell race held in the Peak District, England, based at Hathersage Primary School (S32 1BZ). The main course covers approximately 9.9 km / 6.2 miles with about 355 m of ascent. The event is listed in category BS and the skills code is PM. The minimum age for the main race is 18.

Distances include:

9.9 km / 6.2 miles with 355 m climb
2.7 km fun run for children (70 m) organised by the school PTA; this junior event is separate from the FRA event and has a £2 entry on the day

Entry options are available both by pre-entry and on the day. Pre-entry fee is £8.00 and on-the-day entry is £10.00; on-the-day places may be limited. The race holds a permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Facilities listed for the event include toilets and changing, field parking when the ground is dry, and refreshments. Dogs are not permitted on the school field. Course records are recorded as 00:38:00 (male, 2009) and 00:42:41 (female, 2019). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Hathersage

Race information

Registration

10 km

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

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