Our Events
** IMPORTANT **
All event which involve a physical gathering are suspended until at least the end of April. Updates on whether each planned event will be postponed or simply cancelled will be provided asap.
As well as supporting other organisers with their races, we have a growing portfolio of our own events. We pride ourselves on our races being professionally organised and creating an atmosphere around them that is friendly and supportive. We welcome runners of all abilitiies and encourage those that haven't run an off-road event before to come and have a go. Details of upcoming events are below.
Runners' Conservation Days - Eastern Moors
Run & help maintain our wonderful playground
March 15, 2020
The Peak District is our favourite playground, so we're keen to do our bit to put something back, keep it pristine and ensure it can be enjoyed by others for many years to come.
This day is being held in conjunction with the Eastern Moors Partnership. It will start with a guided run of around 6-7 miles in one of our favourite areas of the Peak District followed by the rest of the day working on a conservation project.
It is a free event but there are limited places available. Booking is therefore essential.
Derby Runner Lock In: Preparing for an Ultra Masterclass
Interactive session to equip you for an ultramarathon
March 19, 2020
** IMPORTANT **
Please note: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this session is being replaced by a series of on-line sessions. There will NOT be a physical session at the Derby Runner.
The next of our regular sessions hosted by Andy Brooks from Peak Running in conjunction with the Derby Runner, is a workshop aimed at those wanting to dip their toe into the world of ultramarathons. Something that has exploded in popularity over the past 2-3 years.
The session is an interactive one for those interested in taking part in an ultra for the first time, or those who have dabbled but wish to improve.
The objective is to provide you with practical advice and equip you with some useful tools, that will enable you to prepare for a long/ultra-distance event in a way that is adapted to YOU and your own circumstances, whatever your level of ability.
Areas covered will include:
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Choosing an event
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Planning your training around your life
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Supplementary exercises
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Nutrition
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Kit requirements
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Personal safety
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Common mistakes
The cost is just £10, which includes some tasty food by the Wolf Hut, copies of the presentations/notes and access to some exclusive resources to help you prepare for your own event.
The shop will be open on the evening for the exclusive use of workshop participants. So there will also be an opportunity to browse, obtain advise on kit and benefit from some exclusive discounts.
The session is limited to just 40 places, so please book early to avoid disappointment. It is an indoor session, no actual running involved.
Please arrive by 6:15pm ready for a 6:30pm start. The session will finish around 9pm.
About your host:
Andy is a UK Athletics and Lydiard Foundation qualified running coach, and an ultra-runner with 25-years experience of trail and mountain running in various parts of the world. He won his first ultra-marathon back in 1999 and, despite a serious accident nearly ending his running career in 2012, is still competing in them after more than 2 decades. More of his time nowadays, however, is focused on coaching others to achieve their goals.
Trash Free Trails X Peak Running Trash Trail Raid (CANCELLED)
Guided run and trash raid in conjuction with the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
March 22, 2020
Unfortunately, this event - along with all other non-film activities at ShAFF 2020 - has been cancelled due to the current public health crisis.
Runners' Conservation Days - Dark Peak CANCELLED
Run & help maintain our wonderful playground
April 17, 2020
The Peak District is our favourite playground, so we're keen to do our bit to put something back, keep it pristine and ensure it can be enjoyed by others for many years to come.
This day, in the Langsett area, is being held in conjunction with the Peak District National Park Rangers. It will start with a guided run of around 6-7 miles in one of our favourite areas of the Peak District followed by the rest of the day working on a conservation project.
It is a free event but there are limited places available. Booking is therefore essential.
Navigation Skills Day for Trail & Fell Runners
Next course date to be confirmed. Private courses also availalbe.
A full day of learning navigation skills, including route planning, use of map and compass, technological aids, judging pace and distance, and mitigating risks.
After a short theoretical session, the majority of the day will be spent learning and practicing navigation out on the ground in a variety of terrain.
There will be maximum student to tutor ration of 4:1 to ensure everyone gets a high level of attention and has their own needs addressed.
Price is £50 per person.
For more information email us at info@peakrunning.co.uk
Fell Running for Rookies - guided run & coaching session
Next sessions 19th April (Beeley) & 24th May (Ilam/Thorpe) POSTPONED
Want to try fell running but not sure where to start? Scared you’ll end up lost, last, or face planting on one of the downhills?
Experienced fell runners Andy Brooks and Kate Mackenzie bring you a series of practical sessions for those new to fell running, which include a guided run on a fell race route and lots of information, advice and coaching input.
On the day we will cover:
• Top tips on the up-hills and downhills
• Practice your footwork skills over lots of fell running terrain
• Demos and explanation of Fell Running Association (FRA) minimum kit and fell shoes
• Explanations of race categories and which are right for your ability level
• Basic navigation skills
• The chance to have a go on these beautiful fell race routes in a non-competitive environment with knowledgeable leaders and a friendly group!
Sunday 19th April - Hob Hurst's Fell Race, Beeley (Cat BS, 8km, 250m), OR
Sunday 24th May - Ilam Fell Race, Dovedale, (Cat AS, 7km, 490m)
The Fractured Marathon POSTPONED
Calke Abbey, South Derbyshir
May 14, 2020
The Fractured Marathon is an exciting new event for teams or solo runners of all abilities. The format promises to create a great atmosphere and, we hope, become as much a Friday night running party as a race!
Based at the new Calke Explore Centre, and using the grounds of the spectacular Calke Abbey, the event will run for 5 hours from 7pm until midnight; going from sunlight to starlight.
There will be 10 timed laps around a scenic 2.6-mile course, which will start every half hour on the half hour.
Teams, or solo runners, can take part in as many or as few of the 10 laps as they like. For runners, solo and team, to be eligible to run the next lap they must be back before it starts. Otherwise they will have to wait for the next start time to re-join the game. So, to remain in with chance of completing a full marathon, each loop must be completed within half an hour.
The Calke Outdoor Weekender CANCELLED
Calke Abbey, South Derbyshire : Cancelled in 2020
A whole weekend of running, walking & exploring.
Featuring:
• The Fractured Marathon
• The COW's Big Challenge (various distances)
• The Calke Explorer orienteering challenge
• Yoga
• Workshops
• Guest speakers
• Family fun
• & more
In partnership with the National Trust Calke and the National Forest Company.
More details soon.
Map Reading & Navigation Mini Courses
Short courses in conjuction with the National Forest - Tuesdays 19th May to 16th June
NOTE: Courses until end of May 2020 at least are postponed due to the Corona Virus crisis.
Short (3-hour) map reading courses being held in conjunction with the National Forest as part of the annual Walking Festival. Designed to equip participants with map reading and navigation skills, to enable them to explore local trails and access land independently.
The programme is designed to enable participants to progress through different levels, with opportunity to practice in between. Or, to attend any of the sessions as a one off.
There are 3 courses, the first 2 of which will be held twice.
1. Basic Map Reading & Navigation:
Th basic level will be focused on understanding a detailed map, and using it to find and follow routes. After a short indoor theory session, the group will head outdoors to learn and practice out in the local countryside.
2. Intermediate Map Reading & Navigation:
The intermediate course will explore slightly more advanced skills. It will focus more on using a compass in conjunction with the map, and navigating where paths are less well defined. Practical session.
3. Practising Map Reading & Navigation:
The final session is an opportunity to practice the skills learnt on the earlier sessions, and build confidence under the guidance of the tutors.
Each session will involve a walk of between 2 and three miles, with stops along the way to discuss learning points.
The schedule of courses is as follows:
Basic Map Reading & Navigation:
19th May & 2nd June 2020, 6pm to 9pm at Moira Furnace, Moira (DE12 6AT)
Intermediate Map Reading & Navigation:
26th May & 9th June, 6pm to 9pm
Practising Map Reading & Navigation:
16th June, 6pm to 9pm at Calke Explore, Ticknall (DE73 7LE)
Price is £20 per session or £50 for all three.
Click on title of individual courses or 'all three' above to go direct to booking page.
For more information email us at info@peakrunning.co.uk
Foremarke Hall, South Derbyshire. 2020 details coming soon/
July 11, 2020
10-mile and 5k trail races, plus a non-competitive walk in the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside. Organised in conjunction with Shelton Striders and raising funds for Derbyshire Mind.
In addition, following their success in previous years, there will be some fun activities for all the family alongside the races.
Our mission for the 'Bash' is to provide a good value event which is challenging but suitable for all abilities from the recreational runner looking for their next challenge to experienced racers.
If you haven't taken part in an off-road event before it is a great opportunity to come and have a go in a friendly and supportive environment.
The Dovedale Dipper
Popular Peak Distrcit trail event for runners and hikers
August 01, 2020
Previously organised by the Matlock Rotary Club, the 'Dipper' is a popular trail event in a wonderful part of the Peak District National Park, based in Hartington. It is open to both runners and walkers and has both a marathon-ish distance and a shorter 15-mile option.
The Dovedale Dipper is a challenging trail event for runners and walkers in the Peak District National Park. There is a choice of distances on two great routes which explore a wonderful part of the white peak area.
This Dipper is a popular fixture with both runners and hikers, who travel from far and wide to take part. It was first organised by the Matlock Rotary Club in 2003, who put on the event every year until 2019 which they announced would be the last. However, as the Dipper had been one of our favourite events, which we'd enjoyed taking part in ourselves for many years, we couldn't let it die. So we're delighted that the team at Matlock Rotary agreed to hand over the reigns to Peak Running for us to continue organising from 2020 onwards.
Based in the picturesque village of Hartington both the long and short routes take participants on a challenging but extremely scenic journey through the hills, valleys and villages on the Derbyshire-Staffordshire border.
7-9th August 2020
A weekend of spectacular trail running in the Peak District National Park. Includes a series of guided runs and a host of other activities.
Dukes Barn, Beeley, Derbyshire. 2020 details coming soon.
August 06, 2020
Hob Hurst's Fell Race was a brand new race for the Peak District in summer 2018, which will be back in 2019.
Starting and finishing at Duke's Barn on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, the race is an Fell Running Association category BS event covering 8km (5-miles) and with 256m (840') of ascent.
The Peak District Ultras
Truly spectacular routes in the UK's original national park
September 03, 2020
Following the success of the ultra we organised in the Peak District in 2019, we are making an ultra-marathon weekend in the Peaks a regular fixture on the Peak Running calendar.
The 2020 edition of the Peak District Ultras will take place on the weekend of 4-6th September, and will incorporate three races:
The Millstone 100 : 100 miles, 16,5000ft
The Limestone 50 : 50 miles, 7,300ft
The Peveril 33 : 33 miles, 6,000ft
Entries now open.
Starlight Trails Relay Series
Winter 2020-21
An exciting series of 3 off-road relay races, with a twist. They will be in the dark using head torches to illuminate the way. At each of the three events teams will run 4 legs of 2 'country' miles but the courses will vary in difficulty.
Provisional dates for the 2019-20 Series are:
Event 1: Markeaton Park on 12th November
Event 2: Shipley Park on 3rd December
Event 3: Calke Abbey on 7th January
The Winter Bash
February 07, 2021
This is a winter version of Brooksie's Bash 10-mile Trail Race, starting and finishing in Ticknall.
The race will mostly use the same trails around the wonderful South Derbyshire countryside as it's summer counterpart but will go in the opposite direction (clockwise). It will be a self-navigation event, although a guided option will be available.
Various locations
NOTE: Guided Trail runs are suspended until at least 31st May 2020 due to the Corona Virus Crisis
We host a variety of guided runs in different parts of Derbyshire, ranging from short evening runs to full day adventures. Details of runs that are currently scheduled can be found on our 'Guided Runs' page.
Previous Events
Ticknall Trail Relay
What?
Inter-club relay for teams from UKA Affiliated Running Clubs. Completely off-road with 4 legs of approximately 2 miles.
Ticknall Village Hall, South Derbyshire
Where?
When?
Future dates to be confirmed