Peak District Ultra Challenge
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Peak District Ultra Challenge
The event takes place in the southern Peak District with a basecamp in Bakewell. It offers multiple route options including long-distance loops and a shorter Bakewell route. The main 100 km course follows a figure-of-8 through Derbyshire scenery. The weekend hub provides camping, a bar, transfers and parking for participants.
Distances include:
- 100 km loop
- 50 km loop
- 25 km loop
- 10 mile Bakewell option
The event provides marked routes with hundreds of pink arrows and glow-sticks for night sections, plus GPS tracking through a mobile app. Rest stops appear roughly every 12.5 km with larger marquee stops about every 25 km; these include seating, catering, changing areas and medical support. Food and drink are included at stops, with snacks every 12.5 km and a meal every 25 km; dietary requirements are catered for and there are lighter options for runners. A timing system records progress at rest stops.
Medical cover includes doctors, paramedics, first aiders, podiatrists and massage teams, with a mobile emergency medical service supported by a 24 hour control room. Camping packages include a campsite for the 2-day 100 km option and showers. Finishers receive a medal, T-shirt, a glass of fizz and a finisher’s meal, and can download an official certificate. The event also offers a solo start option, Ultra March and Trailblazerz options, and corporate team entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
