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The Belper Rover

Name: The Belper Rover
Start: 2026-08-23
End: 2026-08-23
Location: Belper

Belper, United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Belper Rover is a Derbyshire scenic trail race. The event is planned provisionally for 23 August 2026. Race headquarters and the finish are at The Triangle, Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1BA.

Course and services

Participant feedback notes a route with multiple sections that some runners find worth repeating. The course is reported to be well marked and described as challenging but rewarding. Organisers provide water stations along the route, with the first stop described at about mile 6. Post-race provisions mentioned by participants include beer and potato. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Belper

Race information

Website

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

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