Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Tissington Trail January Half Marathon & 10k Weekend is a two-day running event in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, taking place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 2026. Runners can enter one or both days and choose between two road-to-trail distances. The event is held on the traffic-free Tissington Trail, which follows a former railway line between Ashbourne and Buxton.

Distances

  • Half Marathon
  • 10k

Course and practical information

The route runs mostly on multi-terrain trail with a gentle uphill on the outward leg and a slight downhill on the return. Route maps and GPX files are available for download. Race headquarters is at Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, a ten minute walk from the start on Mappleton Road, Ashbourne DE6 2AA.

Entry and eligibility details vary by race day. The half marathon is open to entrants aged 17 and over; the 10k is open to entrants aged 15 and over. Advance prices shown include weekend offers of approximately £38 for the half marathon and £29 for the 10k, with higher on-the-day fees noted at £45 for the half marathon and £35 for the 10k. Registered entrants receive event information before race day. Finishers receive a bespoke medal; free photographs are provided and trophies or prizes are awarded to leading runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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