Tissington Trail Marathon

Ashbourne, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon is organised by Nice Work and is scheduled for 26 April 2026 at Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The event offers the following distances:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon

On-the-day entry fees (subject to availability) are listed as Marathon: £45 and Half Marathon: £45. Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, and trophies and prizes for leading runners. There is a six hour cut off for the event.

Route and logistics

The course uses the Tissington Trail, a former railway line that runs about 13 miles from Ashbourne to Buxton. The marathon is run as an out-and-back on the traffic-free trail, with an uphill section toward Parsley Hay on the first half and a slightly downhill return to Ashbourne Leisure Centre. The surface is described as multi terrain and undulating. Detailed route maps, including GPX files, are available.

Race headquarters is Ashbourne Leisure Centre. There is car parking in Ashbourne town centre and a small car park at the leisure centre (parking charges apply). Bus services run from Derby to Ashbourne Leisure Centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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