Peak District Ultra Challenge
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Peak District Ultra Challenge : 4-5 July 2026
The Peak District Ultra Challenge takes place in the southern Peak District with Bakewell as the basecamp on 4-5 July 2026. The event offers multiple distance options on a figure-of-8 route around Bakewell. Basecamp includes camping, parking, transfers, a bar, and hospitality and welfare services for participants over the weekend. The event provides marquee rest stops, medical and massage teams, fully signed routes, GPS tracking via an app, and timing scans at rest stops. Finishers receive a medal, a T-shirt, a glass of fizz, and a finisher’s meal; an official certificate is available to download.
Course, categories, support and fees
- 100 km - continuous loop Bakewell > Bakewell, ~2150 m climb.
- 100 km (2 day) - Day 1: 52 km, ~1250 m; Day 2: 48 km, ~900 m.
- ~73 km (3/4) - figure-of-8 combination, ~1500 m climb.
- 52 km (1st half) - northern loop, 1250 m climb.
- 48 km (2nd half) - southern loop, ~900 m elevation.
- 25 km - Bakewell loop, ~600 m elevation.
- 10 miles - Bakewell loop, ~350 m climb.
Rest stops are at about every 12.5 km with major stops every ~25 km, offering snacks, meals, drinks and dietary options. Medical cover includes doctors, paramedics, podiatrists and a 24-hour control room. Entry fee examples for self-funded places are listed for 2026, with the full 100 km at £199 and shorter options at lower fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
