The DCRO Dash

Castleton, United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026

Event

The D C R O Dash is a fell race held in Castleton in the Peak District, England on Wed 17 Jun 2026. The event is classified as Category BS and lists required skills as PM. The minimum age for entry is 18. Teams are allowed. Junior races are not held.

Course details

The race distance is 8.5 km / 5.3 miles with a climb of 385 m / 1263 ft. The venue is Speedwell Cavern car park, Castleton, grid reference SK 148 825. Course records are 00:35:28 (male, 2021) and 00:41:17 (female, 2021).

Entry and rules

Pre-entry is available. Entry on the day is offered, with some places reserved for entry on the day and a total entry limit of 200. Member fees listed are £6.00 for pre-entry and £7.00 for entry on the day. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Dogs are not allowed on the course, either for spectators or runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
8.5 Km / 5.3 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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