Dovedale Dash
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Dovedale Dash (5 October 2025)
The Dovedale Dash is a cross country race of 4 3/4 mile held around the village of Thorpe near Ashbourne in the south of the Derbyshire Peak District. The course runs mainly along field paths and open ground in the valleys of the rivers Dove and Manifold. The route includes a crossing of the river Dove at the Stepping Stones. The event traces its history back to a first race in 1953 and is described as the 65th edition.
Entries and practical information
Entries for the 2025 event are open from 7 October 2024 until 30 September 2025. The event lists a minimum age of 12 for the main race. Entry fees listed for the event date are: Under 18 £7.50 and Adult £12.50. The listing shows 1,391 participants entered so far. There is also an under-12 children’s race with a separate on-the-day entry fee of £4 and no pre-entry required. Parking is free on Thorpe pastures; the organisers note the event has been cancelled in some years when the car park was too wet. The event location is Thorpe, Ashbourne, DE6 2AW. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.