The Bullock Smithy Ultra

The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56, run by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, is a 56-mile circular endurance event starting and finishing in Hazel Grove. Held on the first full weekend in September, it attracts hikers and ultra-runners who tackle a fully unmarked course laid along a mix of public footpaths, bridleways and roads across the Peak District. The route includes a series of checkpoints (with set cut-off times) and demands navigation in daylight and darkness.

Participants are provided with checkpoint refreshments and, on finishing, receive a Full English breakfast and a timed certificate. Entry is around £48, with entries opening in January and closing in late August; roughly 246 entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.