Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 19-20 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend is a two-day event on the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire. The race runs along a former railway line from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne, covering 13 miles on a traffic-free trail. The course is multi-terrain with a slight downhill gradient. The event is organised by Nice Work and takes place on both Saturday and Sunday, with entrants able to choose one or both race days. Entries are open to people aged 17 and over on the race date.

Practical information

Advance entries for each half marathon are listed at £38. An on-the-day entry fee of £45 may be available subject to availability. The event includes a bespoke medal, free photographs, and trophies and prizes for leading runners. Coaches run from Race HQ to the start at Parsley Hay. Race HQ is at Ashbourne Leisure Centre; the race start is at The Tissington Trail, Parsley Hay, Ashbourne, SK17 ODG. There is car parking in Ashbourne town centre and a small car park at the leisure centre; standard parking charges apply. Bus services are available from Derby to Ashbourne Leisure Centre. Route maps and GPX files are provided for download. The organiser notes the race often sells out in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
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