Tissington Trail Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon

The event is scheduled for 26 April 2026 at Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. It is offered as two race distances:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon

The race is described as multi terrain and undulating.

Route and event information

The course uses the Tissington Trail, a traffic-free former railway line that runs about 13 miles from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The route passes through Derbyshire countryside and is slightly downhill on the return section.

There is a six hour cut off for the event. Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, and trophies and prizes for leading runners. On-the-day entry fees (subject to availability) are listed as £45 for the marathon and £45 for the half marathon. Race headquarters is Ashbourne Leisure Centre, DE6 1DR. There is town centre parking in Ashbourne and a small car park at the leisure centre; bus services run from Derby to the leisure centre. Detailed route maps and GPX files are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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