Peak District Ultra Challenge

JUL
4-5
2026
Read all about the Peak District Ultra Challenge on 4-5 Jul 2026 in Bakewell.
100 kilometers 73 kilometers 52 kilometers 48 kilometers 25 kilometers 10 miles

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Event details

The Peak District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Peak District with a Bakewell basecamp on 4-5 July 2026. The event offers multiple route options in a figure-of-8 layout that start and finish at Bakewell basecamp. Course formats include a continuous 100 km option and a two-day daylight 100 km (split into a northern loop and a southern loop). Reported climbs and distances for key options include:

  • 100 km - continuous, ~2150 m climb
  • 100 km - 2-day: Day 1 52 km (~1250 m), Day 2 48 km (~900 m)
  • ~73 km (3/4 challenge) - ~1500 m climb
  • 52 km (1st half northern loop) - 1250 m climb
  • 48 km (2nd half southern loop) - ~900 m elevation
  • 25 km - ~600 m elevation
  • 10 miles - ~350 m climb

There are options for walking, jogging, or running, plus a Solo Challenger start option. The event mentions a capacity of over 3,000 participants at the Bakewell basecamp.

Logistics and support

Bakewell basecamp includes camping packages, parking, transfers, hospitality, and bar facilities. Rest stops are provided approximately every 12.5 km with major stops about every 25 km. The route is fully signed and GPS tracking is available through the event app; timing scans at rest stops log progress. Catering is included with snacks every ~12.5 km and meals every ~25 km. Medical provision includes doctors, paramedics, first aiders, podiatrists, and massage teams, plus a 24-hour control room and mobile emergency medical teams. Finishers receive a medal, a T-shirt, and a glass of fizz. The event also offers specific categories: Ultra March for fast walkers and Trailblazerz for competitive runners (100 km under 12 hours, 50 km under 5 hours). Registration fees for self-funded places are listed by distance on the organiser’s information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 km
Full 2 Day 'daylight' 100 Km
100 km
Full Continuous 100 Km
73 km
3/4 Challenge ~73 Km
52 km
1st 1/2 Challenge 52 Km (loop)
48 km
2nd 1/2 Challenge 48 Km (loop)
25 km
Bakewell 25 Km (loop)
10 mi
Bakewell 10 Miles (loop)

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