Peak District Birthday Bash

APR
18
2026
Celebrate the Peak District's birthday with a scenic run or walk from Castleton on 18 April 2026, choosing 70 km or 35 km routes across iconic moorland. Join runners and walkers in supporting the Peak District National Park Foundation.
70 kilometers 35 kilometers

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Event overview

The Peak District Birthday Bash is an outdoor running and walking event held on 18 April 2026. The event is based in Castleton and uses routes around the central Peak District. There are two course options: a full route of 70 km (43.5 miles) and a shorter route of 35 km (22.75 miles). The event is held as a celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the Peak District National Park and supports the conservation and engagement projects of the Peak District National Park Foundation. The event allows both runners and walkers.

Entries, age limits and fees

Entries open on 27 May 2025 and close on 5 April 2026. Age limits are specified relative to the event date: the Full Bash (70 km) requires entrants to be 20 years or older; the Half Bash (35 km) requires entrants to be 18 years or older. Event minimum age is 18. Entry fees are listed as follows: affiliated Full Bash £70.00, non-affiliated Full Bash £72.00, affiliated Half Bash £43.00, non-affiliated Half Bash £45.00. Registration requires a SiEntries account. An optional XCover purchase is available to provide possible refunds for unforeseen circumstances.

Location and organiser

The event start/finish base is The Peveril Centre, Buxton Road, Castleton, S33 8WP, United Kingdom. The event organiser is CraggRunner. Their event page is hosted on the Peak Running website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

70 km
Full Bash 70km
35 km
Half Bash 35km