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The Belper Rover

Name: The Belper Rover
Start: 2025-08-17
End: 2025-08-17
Location: Belper

Belper, United Kingdom • 17 Aug 2025

The Belper Rover is a challenging scenic circular 30 km fell race held in Belper, Derbyshire. The event is chip-timed and fully signposted, run on a mix of footpaths, bridleways, and public roads. The route traverses ancient Roman roads once used by highwaymen, farmland, ancient woodland, and sections of the Midshires Way, offering a varied and hilly trail for both runners and walkers.

The course is not suitable for wheelchair users. Start is rolling for both walkers and runners, with race HQ and finish at The Triangle in Belper. Finishers receive a medal and memento; entries are limited to around 300. 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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