Moonriver - Night Race

JAN

9

2026

Moonriver is a nighttime fell race in Dovedale valley starting from The Old Dog in Thorpe, offering a scenic but testing 9.5 km route with 345 m of climb run under headtorch light. The FRA licensed event fills fast so full kit and a spare headtorch are recommended.

Fri 9 Jan 2026

Ashbourne, East Midlands (England)

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10 kilometers

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Moonriver - Night Race (9 January 2026)

Moonriver is a night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley, based at The Old Dog, Thorpe, DE6 2AT. The event date is 9 January 2026. Entry was by pre-entry only (no entry on the day). The event was marked as full; the online entry list showed 230 participants and the stated maximum capacity is 250 runners. Minimum age is 18. Pre-entry fees listed were £12.00 for FRA members and £14.00 for non-members. Team entries are allowed with separate men’s and women’s team prizes (three runners per team). Junior races are not held.

Course, rules and race administration

The course is 9.5 km with 345 m of climb. Terrain includes open fields, a rocky riverside trail, a woodland climb and undulating footpaths. The race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) and governed by FRA rules. Full FRA kit is required, including a headtorch; a spare headtorch and a mobile phone were recommended. The use of poles is not allowed. Registration takes place at The Old Dog pub; parking is available at the pub and nearby car parks. Course records listed are 00:40:08 (male, 2025) and 00:45:37 (female, 2025). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.