Nine Edges
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Nine Edges Endurance
The Nine Edges Endurance raises money for Edale Mountain Rescue Team. The route is a 20 mile off road traverse from Fairholmes in the Upper Derwent Valley to the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge, running across rough moorland and nine gritstone edges. The course is unmarked in places and some navigational skill is required.
Participants may walk, run, or climb. Climbers are expected to climb one route on each of the nine edges. The route covers about 20 miles with roughly 900 metres of ascent. The event includes checkpoints along the route and participants use a control card that must be punched at controls and at the finish.
The running event is organised under Fell Runners Association rules and runners must carry a physical map and a traditional compass for navigation; GPS devices must not be used for navigation. Dogs and poles are not permitted for runners. Walkers and climbers may use GPS but must also carry a physical map and traditional compass; dogs are allowed on a lead and poles may be used. Minimum age is 18.
The entry fee is £35 and includes a £2 donation to the Peak District National Park Foundation, refreshments at marshal points, a drink at the finish and transport back to Fairholmes. Participants must carry mandatory kit including waterproof jacket and leg cover with taped seams, hat and gloves, warm layers, whistle, sufficient food and drink, a map and compass and a survival bag or emergency shelter. Random kit checks may be carried out. Entries are non refundable and a waiting list is operated when the event is full. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
