Peak District Ultra Challenge
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Peak District Ultra Challenge
The Peak District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Peak District with Bakewell as the basecamp on 4 to 5 July 2026. The event uses a figure of eight route around Derbyshire and offers multiple loop options that start and finish at Bakewell basecamp.
Available distances include:
- 100 km full continuous loop, ~2150 m climb
- 100 km over 2 days in two loops, 52 km and 48 km
- ~73 km three quarter option, ~1500 m climb
- 52 km northern loop, ~1250 m climb
- 48 km southern loop, ~900 m elevation
- 25 km Bakewell loop, ~600 m elevation
- 10 miles Bakewell loop, ~350 m climb
The organiser provides a Bakewell basecamp with camping, parking, transfers, a bar, and hospitality services. Rest stops are typically every ~12.5 km with major stops every ~25 km; rest stop facilities include marquee cover, catering, seating, changing areas, medical and welfare tents, and massage teams. The route is signed with arrows and glow-sticks where needed, and GPS tracking is available through the event app. The timing system scans participants at rest stops and logs progress in a control room.
Category options include an Ultra March category for walkers, a Trailblazerz category for faster competitive runners, and a Solo Challenger start option. Finishers receive a medal, a T shirt, a finishers meal and a downloadable certificate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
