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SUMMARY:Peak District Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Date: 18–19 September 2026Location: Hathersage\, Hope Valley\
 , Peak District (Derbyshire)Event Type: Ultra Challenge / Trail Run / TrekD
 istances: 25km\, 50km\, 75km\, 100km\, 100 miles\nThe Peak District Challen
 ge returns in 2026 as one of the UK’s most iconic endurance events\, offe
 ring walkers\, joggers\, and runners the chance to take on a fully supporte
 d ultra challenge through the heart of the Peak District National Park. Wit
 h multiple distances and formats available\, it’s designed to be as acces
 sible or as extreme as you choose.\nAbout the Event\nSet in and around Hath
 ersage in the Hope Valley\, the Peak District Challenge features a series o
 f circular\, fully marked routes that showcase some of Derbyshire’s most 
 dramatic landscapes\, including rolling valleys\, gritstone edges\, and swe
 eping upland views.\nParticipants can take on the challenge at their own pa
 ce — walking\, jogging\, or running — either solo\, in pairs\, or as pa
 rt of a team. The event is part of the well-known Ultra Challenge series an
 d is known for its strong organisation\, support stops\, and community atmo
 sphere.\nAll routes are fully supported with regular checkpoints offering f
 ood\, hydration\, and medical assistance\, alongside GPS tracking and event
  staff monitoring progress throughout.\nDepending on distance\, the challen
 ge ranges from shorter 25km routes suitable for ambitious walkers through t
 o the full 100-mile ultra completed over 24 hours for experienced endurance
  athletes.\nDistances & Start Times\n\n100 Miles (24-hour ultra challenge)\
 n100km Gold Ultra (24 hours)\n75km Silver Challenge (24 hours)\n50km Bronze
  Challenge (12 hours)\n25km Copper Challenge (9 hours)\n\nStart times vary:
 \n\nLongest distances: Friday evening (overnight start)\nShorter distances:
  Saturday morning staggered starts\n\nIncluded with Entry\nParticipants can
  expect:\n\nFully waymarked or guided route options\nRegular checkpoints wi
 th food and drink\nGPS tracking and safety support\nMedical cover and marsh
 als\nFinisher meal and event hospitality\nRoute guide and pre-event informa
 tion pack\n\nImportant Information\nThis is a demanding endurance event\, p
 articularly on longer distances which include significant elevation gain an
 d navigation requirements. Participants should be prepared for long hours o
 n the trail and changing weather conditions across the Peak District.\nEntr
 y options include self-navigation or guided walking groups\, with guided su
 pport available for those who prefer extra assistance on course.\nAge restr
 ictions apply depending on distance\, with minimum ages ranging from 12 for
  shorter routes to 18+ for ultra distances.\nEntry Prices\n\nApprox. £61
 –£99 (depending on distance\, self-navigation)\nOptional guided support:
  +£29 upgrade\n\nWhy Take Part?\nThe Peak District Challenge is one of the
  UK’s standout endurance events — combining big-distance ambition with 
 highly organised support and some of the most scenic terrain in the country
 . Whether you’re aiming for your first 25km challenge or pushing into ult
 ra-distance territory\, it offers a serious test with a strong sense of com
 munity throughout.\nIt’s tough\, scenic\, and hugely rewarding — a true
  bucket-list challenge for anyone into trail running or long-distance hikin
 g.
LOCATION:Hope Valley\, UK
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