Run for the Trees | Peak Running

2024 will be the fifth edition of our Peak District Ultras.

Creating an iconic ultramarathon for the Peak District is something that Peak Running founders, Andy Brooks (Brooksie) and Chris Hopkinson, had been thinking about for many years before.

As a fell and trail runner since the mid 90's, Brooksie has always had a penchant for going long. So, while there have been some great races in the Peaks over the years, satisfying that desire has traditionally meant travelling a long way from his Derbyshire home. To take on his first 100-miler, he had to go all the way to the mountains of Virgina, because there was yet to be one in the UK in those days!

Chris' passion for mountain marathons in remote locations, and the challenge of planning routes through the terrain, is something that has seen him travel to other parts of the UK, and overseas (including Iceland and Japan) over the years, to enjoy his fix too.

The increase in popularity of mountain and ultra-running in the UK in more recent times has led to some fantastic events emerging in the other national parks. Something that the guys have revelled in. But their own backyard, the Peak District, was still crying out for something special in their view.

Our aim, therefore, with The Peak District Ultras is to provide an event that's not only a fantastic experience for those taking part, but something that is also a special day for the communities within our favourite playground, the 'original' national park.

In our view, the Peak District is the best place on the planet to go for a run. Click HERE to to understand why.

Our ethos for the event is aligned with our ethos for Peak Running as a whole.

We want it to be an event that is capable of challenging even the most experienced ultra-runners, while also inspiring those within the wider running community to push their boundaries and achieve things they may not have thought possible themselves. So, in addition to the race itself, there is bags of guidance and support available to help you achieve your ambitions and complete the event safely.

We want there to be some tough competition at the front of the fields in each distance. But we also recognise that, for the majority, simply finishing is winning for them. So even if you're not a fast runner, or you'd prefer to hike, it's designed to accommodate you.

From a broader perspective, we want to make it an event that has a positive impact on the Peak District, its communities and the local environment. An event that residents, local businesses, and those that look after the delicate landscapes within the park, support and look foward to.

Our commitments to this fundamental aim for the event include:

Donating a proportion of the profits to the Peak District National Park Foundation charity to help them protect this wonderful park, for everyone, forever.
Building strong relationships with the park authorities and land managers, their rangers and other stakeholders.
Organising conservation days for runners to help carry out important conservation and restoration work on the trails within the park.
Using the event as a vehicle to help promote and educate people on the work and behaviours necessary to maintain the beauty of the park for future generations.
Using community facilities for event HQ and checkpoints wherever possible.
Using local independant buinesses for supplies, such as race mementos, t-shirts etc.
Ensuring there will be no trace of the event by the time it is wrapped up on the Sunday.

Entries, including changes to a different distance, will close on Monday 26th August or earlier if the capacity is reached. Entries after 1st July 2024 are not guaranteed a finishers memento.

The prices for entries are:

Millstone 100 : £147

Limestone 50 : £77

Peveril 33 : £57

The above prices are subject to a £2 supplement for participants who are not affiliated to UK Athletics or members of the Trail Runnings Association.

By purchasing an entry you agree to the terms on conditions specified below in the 'Taking Part' section of this website.

Participation in a race on a spectacular route in the Peak District National Park
Detailed results, including intermediate check-point splits
A unique memento for finishers
Comprehensive event handbook
Access to a detailed route description
GPX file of the route
Well stocked aid stations
Hot meal at the finish
Support from an highly experienced and enthusiastic event team
Live GPS tracking (for Millstone 100 participants)
Professional medical support
UTMB World Series qualifying points for finishers
Option to purchase a high quality event technical t-shirt (order when entering)

The idea of the role is to promote the benefits of regular physical activity to people across the community, to inspire people to be more active and provide them with information and guidance to support them on their journey.

The role is very flexible, but is likely to include:

Sharing you’re your own story of becoming more physically active.
Capture and sharing the experiences of others within the community.
Providing advice and information on how and where people can get started.
Signposting people to existing activities and helping them get involved.
Helping to organise community activities and events to share information and inspire people to get involved.
Generating ideas on how to get more people active and helping bring them to life.

Our event team, The Blinding Peakers, are renowned for their enthusiasm and ability to bring a sense of fun to an event, while maintaining the professional standards needed to ensure a smooth and safe event for all involved.

They’re nearly all runners themselves, and many are ultramarathon veterans. So they know what it’s all about and know what you need, maybe even before you do.

If you are interested in joining the team please contact us.

There are various accommodation options in the area. Locally there are two Youth Hostels (Losehill Hall and Edale Activity Centre) and a number of camp sites which take tents. There are also various pubs with accommodation, B&Bs and holiday cottages.

The nearest large towns/cities with greater accommodation options are Buxton (10 miles), Chesterfield (15 miles), Sheffield (15 miles), Stockport (15 miles) and Manchester (20 miles).

The Millstone 100 is a challenging event even for experienced ultra-runners. To take part you must have completed a trail or mountain ultra over comparable terrain in the previous 5 years as per the following criteria, or roughly equivalent to:

50-miles in under 15 hours, or

100km in under 21 hours, or

100-miles finish

You must provide details of a qualifying event, including a link to the official results, as part of the entry process. This must be provided no later than the closing date for entries. Failure to provide evidence of a qualifying event will lead to your entry being cancelled in line with our cancellation policy.

If you are not certain that your qualifying event meets the above criteria and/or feel that you have equivalent experience (e.g. different distances or multi-day events) please contact us at info@peakrunning.co.uk BEFORE submitting an entry to confirm.

The above is the minimum required to qualify for the Millstone 100. We advise that you should obtain a great deal more experience than a single event, and your previous experience should include running in mountainous terrain, running off-road at night and self-navigation.

The Limestone 50 and Peveril 33 do not have specific qualifying criteria. However, before attempting them we advise that you should have previous experience of completing long distances events/challenges, in hilly off-road terrain and be capable of self-navigation.

We have assessed the health and safety risks associated with the event and have put in place measures to manage these so far as reasonably practicable. However, the nature of long/ultra-distance trail running, means that participants have a higher level of responsibility for their own personal safety and that of others, than they would in a more controlled environment.

In the most part this simply means applying common sense and good judgement. However, when fatigued, extra care must be taken to ensure you do not inadvertently put yourself in danger.

Details of specific requirements relating to your safety and hazards to be mindful of will be provided in the Event Handbook, which will issued to participants prior to the event.

The courses have been designed to make them relatively straight forward to follow, using well-trodden trails so far as possible. However, other than signs provided by the authorities to highlight rights of way, there will be no way-marking on the course. You are therefore responsible for your own route finding around the course.

Clear step by step route instructions will be made available to participants in each race, together with gpx files that can be loaded into GPS enabled watches, smartphone apps or other devices. These are available in the Routes section of this page. GPX files can be download via plotaroute by clicking on the relevant race name on the top left of the route map panel. There is a link to route instructions below the route map panels.

You will, however, be expected bring and carry a printed map of the route. This should ideally be an Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale map, or equivalent. 1:50,000 scale is the minimum standard. See below for more details of exacly what map(s) you need.

Permission for the event from the National Park Authority and landowners is based on participants using the designated route, which minimises the impact on the delicate landscapes in the area.

You must follow the designated route for your event throughout the event. Deliberate deviations from the route will result in disqualification and will also put the future editions of the event in jeopardy.

What map do you need?

You’ll need paper copies of either Ordnance Survey or Harvey maps covering the area of the race you’re doing in 1:25,000 scale. 1:50,000 is acceptable but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re a highly skilled navigator as the level of detail is lower (e.g. field boundaries are not shown).

Below is a summary of the ‘off the shelf’ maps that you’ll need for each race. In most cases, you’ll need at least 2 maps, although the Harvey Peak District Central map does cover the whole area of the Peveril 33.

It is acceptable to print your own maps of the sections that you need from OS Maps online. For this you’ll need a subscription but at £2.99/month or £23.99 per year for the whole of GB it’s exceptionally cheap.

If you go for this option, here are a few hints and tips:

• Upload the gpx for the route first, so it’s pre-marked on the map.

• Change the ‘Style’ of the route to make the line purple and 60% transparent (this shows up against the other colours on the map and allows you to see the type of path under the line)

• Ensure you include a reasonable area either side of the route, so you don’t go off the edge of the map immediately if you happen to take a wrong turn.

• Print on waterproof paper or laminate/cover in sticky-back-plastic to protect from the weather/sweat!

Weather conditions can be harsh and unpredictable in the Peak District at any time of year, and poor conditions will affect you more when you are tired. The mandatory kit requirements should therefore be considered to be the minimum that you should carry, not the maximum.

Mandatory requirements are:

Whistle
Emergency bivi bag
Magnetic compass
Map(s) covering the whole area of the route (Ordnance Survey or Harvey 1:25k scale preferred, 1:50k is the minimum requirement)
Appropriate clothing for the challenge and weather conditions
Appropriate footwear (trail shoes recommended, or walking boots for 50/33-mile hikers)
Waterproof jacket, with hood and taped seams
Waterproof trousers with taped seams
Additional warm layer (in case you have to stop running for a prolonged period / retire, not for comfort while running)
Basic first aid kit, including foot care items
Hat and gloves
Emergency food (at least 400 calories)
Drinks bottles and/or hydration pack to carry a minimum of 1 litre of fluid
Fully charged mobile phone (with waterproof cover or bag)
Head torch, plus spare batteries (33-mile participants who are confident of finishing within 9 hours are not mandated to carry a head-torch. However, if you fall behind schedule to finish before 6pm, you will not be permitted to continue past next checkpoint).

Highly Recommended:

GPS device for backup navigation
Route description
Mug for hot drinks at checkpoints (where hot water available)
Spare socks
Mobile charger/power-pack
Buff
Spare clothing (100-mile drop bag)
Spare shoes (100-mile drop bag)

The Millstone 100 has an overall time limit of 36 hours.

The Limestone 50 and Peverill 33 both have a time limit of 21 hours. This generous limit is provided to remove the pressure of time from participants in the shorter distances, particularly those taking on the distance for the first time.

However, you are expected to make reasonable efforts to make progress throughout the event though. Therefore a maximum dwell time of 60 minutes is allowed at checkpoints for those taking part in the Limestone 50 and Peverill 33.

In addition, strict interim cut-off times will be applied at each checkpoint. If you do not DEPART a checkpoint by its cut-off time, you will not be allowed to continue.

An overview of proposed cut-off times is provided in the Checkpoint section below.

There are checkpoints/aid stations on each route as follows:

Millstone 100 = 10

Limestone 50 = 5

Peveril 33 = 3

Please note, due to the Millstone 100 starting an hour earlier in 2022 than previous years, all cut-off times have been adjusted accordingly (i.e. 60 mins earlier than previously).

As well as being points where your progress will be recorded, these locations will also act as aid stations. They will be well stocked with drinks and a variety of food. Please note that this is a ‘cup free’ events. With the exception of reusable mugs at event HQ, we will not provide any drinking vessels. You must therefore bring your own, i.e. bottles or a hydration pack to top up at checkpoints and suitable a vessel for hot drinks (mug, collapsible cup, hard bottle).

A summary of the checkpoints is provided below, which includes the accumulative distance to each checkpoint from the start of each race.

To help you train and prepare for the Peak District Ultras we highly recommend that you complete recce runs of part / all of the route you'll be tackling.

Here are a few possible ideas for using public transport;

(All routes): From Castleton you can use the Hulleys ‘Breezer’ bus service - running during Summer only - to take you to Baslow and then make your way back to Caslteton.(https://www.hulleys-of-baslow.co.uk/breezer)

(Millstone 100): From Castleton there is a regular bus service to Bamford. Though you’d be starting a little off the PDU Millstone route, after approximately 1 mile you can get yourself onto the Millstone route and make your way back to Castleton.

(All routes): From the Monsal Head hotel (car parking available nearby), catch the 173 bus to Bakewell. You can then 1) catch the 170 bus to Baslow, which is 23 miles back to Monsal Head OR 2) catch the Transpeak bus to Rowsley which is 17 miles back to Monsal Head.

And our tips for happy and safe reccying;

Practice carrying the mandatory kit that you’ll need for the real event; this will ensure you are safe and prepared on your recce and that you get opportunity to ensure that your kit is comfortable and effective on the trails.

Consider arranging a taxi or car-sharing with a friend so that you can do point-to-point recces if public transport isn’t readily available on your chosen date / route.

Local coach hire may be a feasible solution if there is a small group of you who can split the cost.

The staff at the visitor centre in Castleton are really helpful if you’re looking for bus timetable advice.

If you can only recce a small portion of your chosen event, opt for the later portion. In the early part of the event you'll likely feel fresher and more able to navigate competently. As you grow more fatigued later on in the event, it would be useful to know the latter parts of the route.

When purchasing an entry to a Peak Running CIC event you are agreeing to the general terms and conditions specified below, as well as any terms and conditions specific to the event.

Event Specific Terms and Conditions for the Peak District Ultras 2024:

Qualifying Criteria

Entry to the Millstone 100 is subject to the participants meeting the qualifying criteria specified on the event website, evidence of which (e.g. hyperlink to official results) must be provided to us no later than the closing date for entries. In the event of evidence not being provided by this date, entries will be deemed as cancelled and be subject to the cancellation policy stated below. Entry to the Limestone 50 and Peveril 33 is not subject to any specific qualifying criteria but our general terms and conditions relating to experience remain applicable.

Participant Cancellation

If you cancel your entry before midnight on 30th June 2024, you will be eligible to a refund of 70% of the fee received by us for the entry and any associated merchandise.

If you cancel your entry after 30th June 2024, no refund will be given, unless you purchased additional cover through Si Entries.

Deferrals

Deferrals to other events are not permitted.

Transfer to another participant

You are permitted to transfer an entry that you have purchased to another person without additional charge. The deadline for transfers is midnight on 19th August 2024 and, in the case of the Millstone 100, the details of the replacement participant’s qualifying event must be provided as part of the transfer process.

Transfer to a different distance

You are permitted to transfer your entry to a different distance at the same event (e.g. from Peveril 33 to Limestone 50), subject places being available, meeting the qualifying criteria (if moving to the Millstone 100) and payment of any difference in entry fee. There will be no refund of the difference if moving to a shorter distance. The deadline for switching to the Millstone 100 is midnight on 19th August 2024. Switching to the Limestone 50 or Peveril 33 is permitted until registration closes on the day of the event.

Merchandise and Mementos

Participants entering or switching distance after 1st July 2024 are not guaranteed a finishers memento.

Orders for t-shirts (i.e. size or event distance) or other event merchandise cannot be changed after 1st August 2024.

Identification

You must produce photo identification at event registration in order to pick up your race number and participate in the event. Acceptable forms of identification are passport, driving license, or membership card issued by a governing body (e.g. UK Athletics)

General Terms and Conditions

By entering a Peak Running CIC event you are confirming that:

You understand, acknowledge and accept that the event is a potentially hazardous activity, and that there may be risks unforeseen by the organisers.
You acknowledge that you are responsible for you own actions and safety.
You have the necessary fitness and experience to take part, and are experienced enough to make a reasoned decision about choice of kit and equipment, and whether to continue to participate in the event, or to retire from the event rather than jeopardise your own or other people’s safety.
You are entering voluntarily and with full knowledge of the nature of the challenge presented by the event.
You will comply with requirements relating to mandatory kit, conduct and any additional rules and requirements specified by the organisers.

Event Cancellation, Modification or Abandonment

It is possible for situations that are outside of the organisers control to arise which affect our ability to deliver the event. These include extreme weather, flooding, denial of access for public safety reasons or other force majeure events. In these circumstances, we will endeavour to inform participants of the situation as soon as reasonably practicable and the following conditions will apply:

We will always make reasonable endeavours to enable the event to go ahead on the planned date or, if necessary, an alternative date, giving careful consideration to the safety or participants and event crew. However, we do reserve the right to cancel, postpone, modify or abandon the event at any time.
The ability to provide refunds to participants, either full or partial, will be dependent on the specific circumstances and timing in relation to the date of the event. While we reserve the right to retain entry fees paid if the event is cancelled or postponed due to matters beyond our control, the extent that this would be applied would be depend on the irrecoverable costs relating to the event incurred up to the date the situation arose.
In the case that the event goes ahead with modifications, or is abandoned after it has started, no refunds will be made.

Data Protection

The race entry process collects personal information, and participants must consent to this. This information will be used for collating and publishing of results, communication of event specific information and for any other communications relating to the specific event. During the entry process you may be asked whether you consent to being informed about future events that may be of interest.

Images

Peak Running Ltd retain the right to use images and photographs taken during the event by event team members or others engaged by them, without informing participants. These images may be used for promotional purposes as undertaken by Peak Running or their associates.

Disclaimer

Peak Running Ltd do not accept responsibility and expressly excludes liability to the fullest extent permitted by law for: any loss or damage to any personal property left during an event; death or any personal injury suffered by you at the event unless caused by the negligence of the company.

We have assessed the health and safety risks associated with the event and have put in place measures to manage these so far as reasonably practicable. However, the nature of long distance running or hiking on trails, means that participants have a higher level of responsibility for their own personal safety and that of others, than they would in a more controlled environment.

In the most part this simply means applying common sense and good judgement. However, when fatigued, extra care must be taken to ensure you do not inadvertently put yourself in danger.

Details of specific requirements relating to your safety and hazards to be mindful of will be provided in the event guide, which will issued to participants prior to the event.

TheFRACTURED MARATHON

The Fractured Marathon takes places on a well marked and marshalled course, so self navigation is not required.

The COW's BIG CHALLENGE

For the COW's Big Challenge, the courses have been designed to make them relatively straight forward to follow, using well-trodden trails so far as possible. However, other than signs provided by the authorities to highlight rights of way, there will be no way-marking on the course. You are therefore responsible for your own route finding around the course.

Clear step by step route instructions will be made available to participants in each distance, together with gpx files that can be loaded into GPS enabled watches, smartphone apps or other devices. These will be provided well in advance of the race so you can familiarise yourself with them.

You will, however, be expected bring and carry a printed map of your route. This should ideally be an Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale map, or equivalent. 1:50,000 scale is the minimum standard.

Permissions for the event are based on participants using designated routes, which minimises the impact on the delicate landscapes in the area.

You must follow the designated route for your event throughout the event. Deliberate deviations from the route will result in disqualification and will also put the future editions of the event in jeopardy.

The CALKE EXPLORER

As an orienteering event, a key part of the challenge is to navigate yourself between the various checkpoints using a map that will be provided.

When purchasing an entry to a Peak Running Ltd event you are agreeing to the general terms and conditions specified below, as well as any terms and conditions specific to the event.

Our general terms and conditions for our events, can be found at the link at the bottom of this page.

These are supplemented with event specific terms and conditions.

Fractured Marathon: Event specific terms and condtions for the Fractured Marathon can be found HERE

COW's Big Challenge and Calke Explorer: Event specific terms and conditions are as follows:

The refund available is 70% of the entry fee recevied by Peak Running.

The deadline for cancelling your place and receiving a refund is 15th March 2020.

The deadline for transferring your place to another participant is 13th May 2020. This must be done by the original entrant editing their entry on SiEntries.

In the COW's Big Challenge you are permitted to transfer your entry to a different distance at the same event, subject places being available and payment of any difference in entry fee. There will be no refund of the difference if moving to a shorter distance. The deadline for transferring to a longer distance is 13th May 2020. Transferring to a shorter distances are permitted until registration closes on the day of the event.

We have assessed the health and safety risks associated with the event and have put in place measures to manage these so far as reasonably practicable. However, the nature of long distance running or hiking on trails, means that participants have a higher level of responsibility for their own personal safety and that of others, than they would in a more controlled environment.

In the most part this simply means applying common sense and good judgement. However, when fatigued, extra care must be taken to ensure you do not inadvertently put yourself in danger.

Details of specific requirements relating to your safety and hazards to be mindful of will be provided in the Event Guide, which will issued to participants prior to the event.

The courses have been designed to make them relatively straight forward to follow, using well-trodden paths so far as possible. However, other than signs provided by the authorities to highlight rights of way, there will be no way-marking on the course. You are therefore responsible for your own route finding around the course.

Clear step by step route instructions will be made available to participants in each distance, together with gpx files that can be loaded into GPS enabled watches, smartphone apps or other devices. These are available in the 'Route' section below.

You will, however, be expected bring and carry a printed map of the route. This should ideally be an Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale map, or equivalent. 1:50,000 scale is the minimum standard.

Permission for the event from the National Park Authority and landowners is based on participants using the designated route, which minimises the impact on the delicate landscapes in the area.

You must follow the designated route for your event throughout the event. Deliberate deviations from the route will result in disqualification and will also put the future editions of the Dipper in jeopardy.

Weather conditions can be unpredictable in the Peak District at any time of year, and poor conditions will affect you more when you are tired. The mandatory kit requirements should therefore be considered to be the minimum that you should carry, not the maximum. Also, we reserve the right to increase the mandatory kit requirements to include certain 'recommended' items in the event of extreme weather conditions.

Mandatory requirements are:

Whistle
Emergency bivi bag or space blanket
Magnetic compass
Map(s) covering the whole area of the route (Ordnance Survey or Harvey 1:25k scale preferred, 1:50k is the minimum requirement)
Appropriate clothing for the challenge and weather conditions
Appropriate footwear (trail shoes recommended, or walking boots for hikers)
Waterproof jacket, with hood and taped seams
Emergency food (at least 400 calories)
Drinks bottles and/or hydration pack to carry a minimum of 0.5 litre of fluid
Fully charged mobile phone

Highly Recommended:

Basic first aid kit, including foot care items
Hat and gloves - will be mandatory in the event of a forecast of temperatures below 14C.
Waterproof trousers - will be mandatory in the event of a forecast of prolonged rain and/or temperatures below 14C.
GPS device for backup navigation
Route description
Mug or cup for drinks at checkpoints
Spare socks
Mobile charger/power-pack
Buff

There are checkpoints/aid stations on each route as below.

Please note checkpoint cut-off times are currently being finalised but will be based on participants being on schedule to complete the event by 20:00.

As well as being points where your progress will be recorded, some of these locations (CP1, 3, 4 & 6) will also act as aid stations and will have drinks and snacks. Please note that this is a ‘cup free’ events. We will not provide any drinking vessels. You must therefore bring your own, i.e. bottles or a hydration pack to top up at checkpoints .

Our general terms and conditions for our events, can be found here.

These are supplemented by the following event specific terms for the Dovedale Dipper:

- 70% refund available until 01/06/2026 when cancelling (minus the SiEntries fee)

- The deadline for transferring your place to another participant is 28/07/2026. This must be done by the original entrant, by editing their details and changing them to those of the person taking their entry.

- You may transfer between the long and short courses, which can be done by editing your entry.

Our ethos for the event is aligned with our ethos as a whole.

We want it to be an event that is capable of challenging even the most experienced runners and hikers, while also being accessible to a wide range of people who want to challenge themselves in a wonderful environment.

We want there to be some tough competition at the front of the fields in each distance. But we also recognise that, for the majority, simply taking part and finishing is winning for them. So even if you're not a fast runner, or you'd prefer to hike, it's designed to accommodate you.

From a broader perspective, we want to make it an event that has a positive impact on the Peak District, its communities and the local environment. An event that residents, local businesses, and those that look after the delicate landscapes within the park, support and look forward to.

Participation in a run/hike on a spectacular route in the Peak District National Park
Full results
The option of a certificate for all finishers
Comprehensive event guide
Access to a detailed route description
GPX file of the route
Refreshments at aid stations
Hot meal at the finish
Support from an highly experienced and enthusiastic event team
Professional medical support
Option to purchase a high quality event technical t-shirt.

The event in based in the heart of the picturesque village of Hartington. The village is situated in the Dove valley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The base for the race and event HQ is Hartington Village Hall which is on Hide Lane close to the centre of the village.

The address is:

Hartington Village Hall

Hide Lane

Hartington

Derbyshire

SK17 0AW

PLEASE NOTE: There is no parking at the venue itself. The event parking field is on the edge of the village a few minutes walk away.

The Dipper will take place on Saturday 1st August 2026. Below are provisional timings for the day. Final details will be confirmed in the participants handbook prior to the event.

MASS STARTS – RUNNERS. There will be mass starts for runners at the following times:

10:00 – 26m Route (Big Dipper)

11:00 – 15m Route (Little Dipper)

EARLY STARTS – WALKERS AND RUNNERS. Early starters can start anytime within the following time windows.

08:30 to 09:30 – 26m Route WALKERS

09:00 to 09:30 – 26m Route RUNNERS anticipating finishing in 6hrs plus.

10:15 to 10:30 – 15m Route WALKERS & RUNNERS anticipating finishing in 3hr 30m plus

It is really important to note that the checkpoints (which you must check-in at) are open between specific times of day, with the opening times based on the slowest average speed a participant can move at to finish within the overall time limit.

You must, therefore, choose a start time that ensures you will arrive at the checkpoints within their opening times, as you will not be able to check-in and/or continue prior to that.

Please note that the deadline for all participants to reach the finish at Hartington is 20:00. Intermediate cut-off times will be applied at checkpoints also.

Our event team are renowned for their enthusiasm and ability to bring a sense of fun to an event, while maintaining the professional standards needed to ensure a smooth and safe event for all involved.

Many of them have supported the Dipper for years and/or are runners or hikers themselves, so they know what it’s all about and know what you need, maybe even before you do.

If you are interested in supporting this event as a member of our team - we can guarantee a fun day out and credit towards future events - please contact us at info@peakrunning.co.uk

As a busy tourist hub, parking in Hartington on a summer weekend is at a premium. As part of gaining permission for the event, we have therefore committed to the local community to arrange specific event parking for participants and their supporters.

This is located on the eastern side of the village 400 metres (5 mins walk) from event HQ at the village hall, as shown below.

To use the carpark, you must display a parking pass obtained from Peak Running. Parking passes are available to purchase as an added extra whilst signing up for the event. There will also be a limited amount of parking passes to purchase on the day, subject to availability.

There are various accommodation options in the area. Locally there is a Youth Hostel (Hartington Hall) on the edge of the village and a number of camp sites in the area. There are also various pubs with accommodation, B&Bs and holiday cottages.

See the village website for more information www.hartingtonvillage.com

The nearest towns with greater accommodation options are Ashbourne (12 miles), Buxton (12 miles) and Leek (10-miles).

The Millstone 100 provides a grand tour of all aspects of the Peak District, and consists of 2 very different loops of approximately 50 miles, with 8,900ft and 7,600ft of elevation gain respectively.

On the first loop participants head north into the night from race HQ in Castleton on a clockwise circuit of the area often referred to as the 'Dark Peak'. This starts with a crossing of the Great Ridge to meet the start of the Pennine Way in Edale, which the course follows over the high fells of Kinder Scout and Bleaklow. After descending from Bleaklow it tracks east across some desolate moorland before turning south towards Margery Hill and the majestic Derwent Edge. The first half is then capped off with, in our opinion, the two best views in the Peaks from Win and Lose Hill.

For the second half, participants climb back out of Castleton; this time on a loop to the south which is very different, but equally beautiful to, the first half. The high edges of the eastern peak are followed by some respite from the hills as the course follows the Derwent valley through the historic Chatsworth estate. On reaching Darley Dale it turns to begin the final quarter of the 100-miles, which takes in a number of dramatic canyon like dales, before the final iconic descent back to Castleton.

The Limestone 50 is a clockwise circuit to the south of race HQ in Castleton, taking in the second half of the Millstone 100 mile route.

The Peverill 33 may be the shortest of our trio of races, but it doesn't mean the coruse is any less spectacular than the others. It shares the first 16 and last 9 miles with the Limestone 50. In between is a climb out of Baslow to enjoy great views back across the high edges of the eastern peak, and a traverse of Longstone Edge as the course descends to rejoin the longer routes at the iconic Monsal Head.

The nature of the Peak District, and the routes we have chosen means that, as well as the two loops that make up the 100-mile distance being very different, each individual section of all three races is spectacular in its own way.

We're confident that you will love the route of whichever distance you choose, and will even love overcoming the challenges presented by the bits you may hate!

Below is our view of the highlights (and lowlights) of each section.

The distances for an event of this nature cannot be measured completely accurately due to the nature of the terrain and the obstacles that you will encounter.

We have measured them using a combination of mapping software and gps enabled devices and taken care to ensure that they are at least the advertised distance; as we know most participants would be disappointed to be short changed with the distance.

You can therefore expect a variation of up to around 5% above the advertised distances.

If you decide to retire you must do so at a checkpoint if at all possible and inform the event crew of your decision. We will provide somewhere warm and dry for you to wait (likely to be in a vehicle if an outdoor checkpoint) until we can transport you back the event HQ in Castleton. This will be considered a lower priority than the operation of the checkpoint to support those still participating, so may not be until the checkpoint closes.

You can, of course, make your own arrangement for transport back to Castleton or elsewhere. However, it is essential that you inform a race official before leaving the event.

The races carry iTRA points as follows:

Millstone 100 = 6 points
Limestone 50 = 3 points
Peveril 33 = 2 points

More info on ITRA is available here: https://itra.run

The races are UTMB Performance Index events as follow:

Millstone 100 = 100M
Limestone 50 = 100K
Peveril 33 = 50K

Information from UTMB: "Participants who finish your race will receive a UTMB Performance Index in the category of the race. The Performance Index is used in a similar way as the ‘qualifying points’ to show a runner’s experience at different distances and can be used to enter the UTMB World Series Events and combined with Running Stones to enter the UTMB Finals."

You’ll need paper copies of either Ordnance Survey or Harvey maps covering the area of the race you’re doing in 1:25,000 scale. 1:50,000 is acceptable but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re a highly skilled navigator as the level of detail is lower (e.g. field boundaries are not shown). Below is a summary of the ‘off the shelf’ maps that you’ll need for each race. In most cases, you’ll need at least 2 maps, although the Harvey Peak District Central map does cover the whole area of the Peveril 33. It is acceptable to print your own maps of the sections that you need from OS Maps online. For this you’ll need a subscription but at £2.99/month or £23.99 per year for the whole of GB it’s exceptionally cheap. If you go for this option, here are a few hints and tips: • Upload the gpx for the route first, so it’s pre-marked on the map. • Change the ‘Style’ of the route to make the line purple and 60% transparent (this shows up against the other colours on the map and allows you to see the type of path under the line) • Ensure you include a reasonable area either side of the route, so you don’t go off the edge of the map immediately if you happen to take a wrong turn. • Print on waterproof paper or laminate/cover in sticky-back-plastic to protect from the weather/sweat!

The Calke Outdoor Weekender is organised by Peak Running, in partnership with the National Trust at Calke and the National Forest Company.

Timed to coincide with the opening weekend of the annual National Forest Walking Festival and inspired by the great outdoors, the aim is to welcome people of all abilities to get active and reconnect with nature in the wonderful Calke estate and the surrounding countryside.

Our ethos for the event is aligned with our ethos for Peak Running as a whole.

We want it to be an event that is capable of challenging even the most experienced runners and hikers, while also inspiring those within the wider community to challenge themselves in a friendly and supportive environment.

We want there to be some tough competition at the front of the fields in each event. But we also recognise that, for the majority, simply finishing their chosen event is winning for them. So even if you're not a fast, or you'd prefer to just go for a stroll, it's designed to accommodate you.

From a broader perspective, we want to make it an event that has a positive impact on the Calke Estate and broader National Forest area, its communities and the local environment. An event that residents, local businesses, and those that look after the landscapes, support and look foward to.

Our commitments to this fundamental aim for the event include:

Building strong relationships with the land managers, their rangers and other stakeholders.
Organising conservation days for runners/walkers to help carry out important conservation and restoration work in the local countryside.
Using the event as a vehicle to help promote and educate people on the work and behaviours necessary to maintain the beauty of the area for future generations.
Using local independant buinesses for supplies, such as race mementos, t-shirts etc.
Ensuring there will be no trace of the event by the time it is wrapped up on the Sunday.

On-line entries will go on sale in February and close at midnight on 13th May 2020 or earlier if the capacity is reached. If there are any remaining places they will be availabe for sale on the day of the event, subject to a small supplement.

Prices are as detailed above.

The Fractured Marathon is limited to 300 places, spilit equally across the solo and team categories.

The COW's Big Challenge and Calke Explorer have 100 places available in each distance.

By purchasing an entry you agree to our general terms and conditions which can be found at the bottom of this page and the event specific terms in the 'taking part' section of this page.

For those taking part in one of the feature events:

Participation in a event in a fantastic location
Detailed results, including intermediate check-point splits where applicable
Comprehensive event handbook
Access to a detailed route descriptions (COW's Big Challenge)
GPX file of the route (COW's Big Challenge)
Professional medical support
Option to purchase a high quality event technical t-shirt (order when entering)

The full schedule of activities is currently being finalised and will be provided here shortly. The following information relates to the 3 main feature events only.

Friday 15th May 2020

17:00 Registration opens – Fractured Marathon

19:00 The Fractured Marathon starts

Midnight The Fractured Marathon finishes

Saturday 16th May 2020

06:30 Registration opens - The COW's Big Challenge

08:00 The COW's Big Challenge starts

18:00 The COW's Big Challenge finishes

See above for full schedule of start times for each distance.

Sunday 17th May 2020

07:30 Registration opens - The Calke Explorer

09:00 Earliest start time - The Calke Explorer

10:30 Latest start time - The Calke Explorer

12:30 The Calke Explorer finishes

Camping is available at the fantastic Whistlewood Common for participants in the Calke Outdoor Weekender events over the weekender on both the Friday and Saturday nights.

This is located outside but close to the Calke estate, and accessible via footpath for those that don't want to drive to/fro.

Tent pitches are just £15 for the weekend (2 nights) or £10 for one night. These are for one tent with up to 6 people sharing.

Campervan pitches are £20 (weekend) or £12 per night.

It's an off-grid facility so no mains electricity but the nature and uniqueness of the site will make it a great experience.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed on the site.

Pitches for tents or camper vans may be purchased here.

The distances for an event of this nature cannot be measured completely accurately due to the nature of the terrain and the obstacles that you will encounter.

We have measured them using a combination of mapping software and gps enabled devices and taken care to ensure that they are at least the advertised distance; as we know most participants would be disappointed to be short changed with the distance.

You can therefore expect a variation of up to around 5% above the advertised distances.

Age limits are as follow.

Fractured Marathon

18 for solo runners

16 for team members in team category, those under 17 can run a maximum of 2 laps though.

COW's Big Challenge

20 for Ultra

18 for Marathon and Half Marathon

16 for Calf 6

14 for Calf 3

Younger children can run/walk with parent/guardian in Calf 3 but must be accompanied at all times.

Calke Explorer

16

Younger children can run/walk with parent/guardian on the short/family course but must be accompanied at all times. The parent/guardian must be 18+.

The Big Dipper is anti-clowise loop of just under 27 miles, with around 4000 feet of elevation gain.

The Little Dipper is also an anti-clockwise loop. It is appoximately 15 miles, with around 2700 feet of elevation gain.

The shorter route takes short-cuts between the start and the checkpoint at Revidge and between Wetton and Milldale. Between Revidge and Wetton, and between Milldale and the end, participants share the same route.

The distances for an event of this nature cannot be measured completely accurately due to the nature of the terrain and the obstacles that you will encounter.

We have measured them using a combination of mapping software and gps enabled devices and taken care to ensure that they are at least the advertised distance; as we know most participants would be disappointed to be short changed with the distance.

You can therefore expect a variation of up to around 5% above the advertised distances.

If you decide to retire you must do so at a checkpoint if at all possible and inform the event crew of your decision. We will provide somewhere warm and dry for you to wait (likely to be in a vehicle if an outdoor checkpoint) until we can transport you back the event HQ in Hartington. This will be considered a lower priority than the operation of the checkpoint to support those still participating, so may not be until the checkpoint closes.

You can, of course, make your own arrangement for transport back to Hartington or elsewhere. However, it is essential that you inform a race official before leaving the event.

The COW's Big Challenge is part of the Calke Outdoor Weekender is organised by Peak Running, in partnership with the National Trust at Calke and the National Forest Company.

Timed to coincide with the opening weekend of the annual National Forest Walking Festival and inspired by the great outdoors, the aim is to welcome people of all abilities to get active and reconnect with nature in the wonderful Calke estate and the surrounding countryside.

On-line entries will go on sale in February and close at midnight on 13th May 2020 or earlier if the capacity is reached. If there are any remaining places they will be availabe for sale on the day of the event, subject to a small supplement.

Prices are as detailed above.

The COW's Big Challenge has 100 places available in each distance.

By purchasing an entry you agree to our general terms and conditions which can be found at the bottom of this page and the event specific terms in the 'taking part' section of this page.

Although there is no formal qualifying criteria for taking part, we recommend that if you are taking part in the longer distances in the COW's Big Challenge (half marathon and above) you have some prior experience of long distance hiking or running over strenuous terrain. Also, that you have at least a basic level of map reading / navigation skills. See the 'Navigation' section below for more information on this.

We have assessed the health and safety risks associated with the event and have put in place measures to manage these so far as reasonably practicable. However, the nature of long distance running or hiking on trails, means that participants have a higher level of responsibility for their own personal safety and that of others, than they would in a more controlled environment.

In the most part this simply means applying common sense and good judgement. However, when fatigued, extra care must be taken to ensure you do not inadvertently put yourself in danger.

Details of specific requirements relating to your safety and hazards to be mindful of will be provided in the Event Guide, which will issued to participants prior to the event.

The 'Calf 6' & 'Calf 3' routes will be waymarked and marshalled, so you won't need to navigate for yourself.

The other routes that form part of the Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra events have been designed to make them relatively straight forward to follow, using well-trodden trails so far as possible. However, other than signs provided by the authorities to highlight rights of way, there will be no way-marking on the course, until the final 6 miles (which is the same as the 'Calf 6' route. You are therefore responsible for your own route finding around the course.

Clear step by step route instructions will be made available to participants in each distance, together with gpx files that can be loaded into GPS enabled watches, smartphone apps or other devices. These will be provided well in advance of the race so you can familiarise yourself with them.

You will, however, be expected to carry a printed map of your route, which you will be provided with on the day. Or you can bring your own map, which should ideally be an Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale map, or equivalent.

Permissions for the event are based on participants using designated routes, which minimises the impact on the delicate landscapes in the area.

You must follow the designated route for your event throughout the event. Deliberate deviations from the route will result in disqualification and will also put the future editions of the event in jeopardy.

You should be dressed appropriately for the weather conditions and have sufficient kit with you to keep you safe in the event of you having to slow down or stop. This is particularly important in the longer distance events - half marathon and above.

Mandatory requirementsfor half marathon and above are:

Whistle
Magnetic compass
Map(s) covering the whole area of your route (Ordnance Survey or Harvey 1:25k scale preferred, 1:50k is the minimum requirement)
Appropriate clothing for the challenge and weather conditions
Appropriate footwear (trail shoes recommended, or walking boots for hikers)
Fully charged mobile phone
Emergency food (at least 400 calories) (Ultra/Marathon participants)
Drinks bottles and/or hydration pack to carry a minimum of 0.5 litres of fluid - (Ultra/Marathon participants)

Recommended:

Waterproof jacket, with hood and taped seams
Waterproof trousers with taped seams
Additional warm layer
Basic first aid kit, including foot care items
Hat and gloves
GPS device for backup navigation
Route description
Mug for hot drinks at checkpoints
Spare socks
Mobile charger/power-pack

When purchasing an entry to a Peak Running Ltd event you are agreeing to the general terms and conditions specified below, as well as any terms and conditions specific to the event.

Our general terms and conditions for our events, can be found at the link at the bottom of this page.

These are supplemented with event specific terms and conditions.

COW's Big Challenge event specific terms and conditions are as follows:

The refund available is 70% of the entry fee recevied by Peak Running.

The deadline for cancelling your place and receiving a refund is 15th March 2020.

The deadline for transferring your place to another participant is 13th May 2020. This must be done by the original entrant editing their entry on SiEntries.

In the COW's Big Challenge you are permitted to transfer your entry to a different distance at the same event, subject places being available and payment of any difference in entry fee. There will be no refund of the difference if moving to a shorter distance. The deadline for transferring to a longer distance is 13th May 2020. Transferring to a shorter distances are permitted until registration closes on the day of the event.

The Calke Explorer is part of the Calke Outdoor Weekender is organised by Peak Running, in partnership with the National Trust at Calke and the National Forest Company.

Timed to coincide with the opening weekend of the annual National Forest Walking Festival and inspired by the great outdoors, the aim is to welcome people of all abilities to get active and reconnect with nature in the wonderful Calke estate and the surrounding countryside.

On-line entries will go on sale in February and close at midnight on 13th May 2020 or earlier if the capacity is reached. If there are any remaining places they will be availabe for sale on the day of the event, subject to a small supplement.

Prices are as detailed above.

The Calke Explorer has 100 places available in each distance.

By purchasing an entry you agree to our general terms and conditions which can be found at the bottom of this page and the event specific terms in the 'taking part' section of this page.

We have assessed the health and safety risks associated with the event and have put in place measures to manage these so far as reasonably practicable. However, the nature of running or hiking on trails, means that participants have a higher level of responsibility for their own personal safety and that of others, than they would in a more controlled environment. In the most part this simply means applying common sense and good judgement.

When purchasing an entry to a Peak Running Ltd event you are agreeing to the general terms and conditions specified below, as well as any terms and conditions specific to the event.

Our general terms and conditions for our events, can be found at the link at the bottom of this page.

These are supplemented with event specific terms and conditions.

Calke Explorer event specific terms and conditions are as follows:

The refund available is 70% of the entry fee recevied by Peak Running.

The deadline for cancelling your place and receiving a refund is 15th March 2020.

The deadline for transferring your place to another participant is 13th May 2020. This must be done by the original entrant editing their entry on SiEntries.

In the Calke Explorer you are permitted to transfer your entry to a different distance at the same event, subject places being available. The deadline for transferring to a different distance online is 13th May 2020. Otherwise you can transfer at registration on the day.

Below is a brief overview of how our Runner Support scheme works and the key things you need to know to get the most out of your membership.

Subscription Period

Each subscription period is 3 calendar months, with three equal payments taken monthly in advance. To ensure continuity of service, please renew before your current period comes to an end.

Website – Members Area

When you sign-up to our Runner Support scheme you will automatically get access to the team members area of the website, known as ‘MyCoaching’ www.peakrunning.co.uk/mycoaching

This area contains a growing library of resources plus our calendar of upcoming group activities, including the weekly on-line meetings / Q&A sessions and physical meet-up sessions.

Facebook Group

You will also be invited to join our closed ‘MyCoaching’ Facebook group, which will be used for informal communications and information sharing, and also provide a platform for the group to interact with and learn from one another. Membership of the group is encouraged as it will be a valuable resource, but is not compulsory.

1:1 Consultation

From the ‘MyCoaching’ page, you also have the facility to book your 1:1 consultation with one of our coaches.

The 1:1 consultation is optional if you are on the standard Runner Support Package and can be done at any point during your current subscription period.

If you are on the Support Package Plus, a 1:1 consultation is essential to enable us to prepare a personalised training plan for you. It is therefore advisable to book it as early as possible during your subscription period.

The default method of conducting the standard consultation session is on-line via Zoom. However, they can also be conducted over the phone if you prefer or in-person if you are able to meet at or near the coach’s location.

Please see the guidance on ‘Preparing for my consultation’ for more information about what to expect and how to get the most out of your consultation.

Prior to your first consultation, you'll need to complete a Coaching Questionnaire. This can be done on-line here or you can download it as a document from the 'Shared Files' page.

Group Meet Up Sessions

A half-day group meet-up, incorporating a guided run and coaching on different aspects of off-road running, is also included in each 3-month subscription period.

These can also be booked via the ‘MyCoaching’ page on the website. They will be held at various locations in Derbyshire, the Peak District and the Surrey Hills.

Please note, at the moment we are subject to Covid-19 restrictions for face to face activities. This means places on sessions will be very limited. However, we are looking to organise additional sessions to compensate for this.

Weekly Group Meetings and Q&A

Each week there will be an on-line meeting for members of the scheme, which will be used for sharing information with and amongst the group, and also provide an opportunity for you to ask questions of the coaching team.

Attendance at these meeting is encouraged but optional. We will alternative the timing of it between two regular slots to increase the ability of members to attend regularly.

Zoom will be the default platform for the meetings. This enables video/audio chat, sharing of visuals during the discussion, and also has a text chat facility.

There will also be the ability to submit questions in advance and answers will be made available afterwards for the benefit of anyone not able to attend.

Other benefits

If you wish to make use of other scheme benefit, such as discounts on guided runs, courses etc., please let us know in plenty of time. The mechanism for applying the discount may vary depending on the activity, but it will generally be done by providing you with a personal discount code.

Maximising your benefits

We encourage you to ask lots of questions, participate in discussions and share your own running experiences as much as you can. In our experience the more that people do this, the more benefit everyone gets. This is because it challenges us to continually update our own knowledge base and the recourses that we share.

While we are all human we are all different, and therefore have subtly different needs when it comes to improving our fitness and health. So the more we understand about everyone’s individual experiences, the more it helps others figure out what may be right for them.

A hugely important part of coaching is understanding you and listening to what you want to achieve.

Therefore, to get the most out of your coaching consultation, it is important to give it some advance thought so that you are prepared. Being well prepared with information about yourself and the questions that you would like to ask, means that the coach will be able to provide guidance that is very specific to your own needs.

Of course there will be time to get to know one anoher as we go along, but until then.....

Particular things to think about in advance include:

What are your goals?

It is good to not just think in terms of a race or races that you’re targeting. Think also about aspects of your fitness or your skills that you’d like to improve during the training process. Also what, if anything, has stopped you achieving your goals in the past?

What is your running and other sporting experience to date?

It’s useful for the coach to understand how long you have been running and the type of running you’ve done. It’s also good to know about other sports and activities you’ve taken part in, and aspects of your broader lifestyle that may impact on your ability to run (e.g. how active you were in earlier life, type of work you've done etc).

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

This is not necessarily just in terms of pure running. There may be other aspects that you’re particularly good / bad at, and may need help with, such as motivation, mindset, pacing yourself etc.

There may also be parts of you that are particularly prone to injury, or that are not 100% functional due to events in the past.

What is your current level of fitness?

The more information you have on this the better, as we’re not just interested in how far or fast you can run. For example, it’s good to know how easy it is for you to run fully aerobically (i.e. able to chat comfortably), how hard you find hills (up or down), how quickly you recover from runs, what your typical training programme consists of and, if you are a woman, how your menstrual cycle influnces your training.

What does your life outside of running look like?

This isn’t just because we’re nosy. How much time you have to run and, just as importantly, how much time you have to recover, taking into account other priorities that you have. These may be work or family commitments, or other hobbies/activities you do.

What time can you commit to training?

This is particularly important if you are on the ‘Plus’ package and we are preparing your training plan for you. It’s best to be very realistic about this, taking into account all of the above.

How has your recent training been going?

Particulalry if you are an existing team member, who has had previous consultations, it's really important to understand how things have been going since we previously met. What has been going well, what has gone less well and what lessons - good/bad - have you learnt about any aspects of your running.

Coaching Questionnaire

If you are on the 'Plus' package or having a more in-depth consultation, it is important that you complete and send us a coaching questionnaire prior to your first consultation. A copy of the form in MS-Word can be downloaded here and a PDF here if you prefer.

Confidentiality

Everything you choose to share with us will be kept confidential.

It really helps us to know in advance what your intentions are with regards to future subscription periods, so we can plan effectively and know how much capacity we're likely to have for new clients.

You'll get a reminder when your current subscription period is coming to an end. If your are renewing, please do this before your current period has expired to ensure continuity of service.

If you intend to stay in the scheme for a year or more, you may be eligble for a discount and we can set you up on a recurring subscription to save you the bother of renewing each quarter.

For upgrades, downgrades or additional 1:1 sessions, we aim to be as flexible as we can. But again, the futher in advance you let us know your intentions, the smoother things will work on both sides.

As a general rule upgrades/downgrades between the standard Support Package and the Support Package plus, should take place at the end of a 3-month subscription period. However, it may be possible to accommodate upgrades part way through a period, if we have capacity available.

You will be required to submit details of your runs / walks via the ResultsBase website. This will be available once the event is underway. A link to the sytem will be provided in your confirmation email when you enter the event.

This will largely be done on a trust basis and no specific evidence will be required to prove what you have done.

However, to be eligible for speed / positiion / distance based prizes in the virtual races and for the Peak Slam award you will need to provide evidence (such as gps download / Strava or Garmin links or screenshots of the activity) for the relevant runs/walks that you do. This should clearly show the date/time of the activity, distance covered and elapsed time.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Distances that you cover must be logged in KILOMETRES not MILES.
Evidence of race efforts must show ELAPSED TIME not moving time.
Links to activiites on Stava. Garmin etc. are only useful as evidence if the account/activity is set to 'public'. Otherwise we will not be able to see it.

You must use 'elapsed time' for virtual races, i.e. the difference between the time of day you started the run and the time of day you finished.

If you stop during the run the race clock should still be ticking, just as it would in a normal race. Stops to take photogrpahs, call of nature, etc., are 'on the clock'.

For the runs/walks you do for your distance challenge, you do not need to enter a time, only the distance you covered in kilometres.

All runs/walks must be entered into the 'Run for the Trees' page on the ResultsBase website within 24 hours of the end of the event.

If you take part in virtual races you will need to enter these resuts separately on the 'Peak Running Lockdown Race Series' page on ResultsBase too. It's helpful to enter those runs/walks as soon as possible after you have completed them, so that the leader boards are up to date.

NOTE: A run/walk over one of the race distances counts towards both your distance for your Run for the Trees challenge as well as the individual race. However, it must be logged on both pages.

No, but parents / guardians must take full responsibiity for children taking part and accompany them on runs/walks.

Young people should not take part in virtual races in line with the following guidance:

Solo Starlight (2m) - 10 years +

Little Personal Bash (3.1m/5k) - 12 years +

Hob Hurst's at Home (5m) - 16 years +

Personal Winter Bash (10m) - 17 years +

Little Doorstep Dipper (15m) - 17 years +

Doorstep Dipper (26.2) -18 years +

Personal Peveril (33) - 20 years +

Lonesome Limestone (50m) - 20 years +

My Millstone (100m) - 20 years +

No, races are informal events that you can take part in at your own risk.

Measuring the route and timing the run is your responsibility using your own personal devices. You will be effectively be comparing training runs with others, in a simialr way to comparing Strava segments.

You will need to plan your own race routes local to home, and should leave home no more than once a day to exercise. Unless you live very close to an actual race route, you should not use it for your effort.

As you would on a training run, you are responsible for taking care for the safety of yourself and others while you run and complying with coronavirus restrictions and guidelines.

Run/walks that are done for a virtual race must be recorded as in their own right and the distance should match the race distance.

If you cover additional distance before and/or after your race effort (e.g. as a warm-up / cool- down, you should record these as separate runs/walks on your watch.

You can, however, add all elements of your run together to input towards your Run for the Trees Cherry, Lime or Oak target.

The t-shirt design is shown below. They are technical running shirts and are being printed to order. A full range of sizes is available in both a standard (unisex) cut and a female cut base shirt. A size guide is alsos shown below.

T-shirts can be ordered as an optional extra during the online registration process on ResultsBase, at a cost of £15.90.

If you have already entered and wish to add one, simply go back to your entry on ResultsBase and edit your 'Size/Shop Products' the option for which is available via the 'Changes' button.

The preliminary list of prize categories is as follows. Many of these are based on things other than running ability and the list may be added to during the event.

Fastest male and female times for each virtual race distance
Lockdown Race Series male and female champions - lowest number of points based on best 5 race distance positions
All completers of the Peak Slam - all 9 race distances completed in separate single outings.
Fastest Known Tree - first person to complete the Oak Challenge
Longest distance covered on a single run/walk without being more than 5k from home, and without duplicating any section of the route.
Best event theme based 'Strava art'
Environmental award - for kindness to, stewardship or awareness of the environment
Good deed award
Best fancy dress
Peak Running best brand placement
Derby Runner best brand placement
Various other photo competitions to be revealed through the month.

Gps evidence must be provided (via ResultsBase) to be eligible for prizes related to running time/distance and race positions. See earlier question above regarding the evidence required.

For photo competitions, photos should shared in the Peak Running Community Facebook group.

Details of prizes available will be revealed during the event via our social media.

Anywhere that is legal and complies with current coronavirus guidelines. We encourage you to start and finish at home if possible and, if not, stay as local as possible.

You should try to use areas or go out at times that are less busy so that social distancing can be maintained.

If you take part in any of the virtual races, please do not use the actual race routes unless you happen to live on the route.

You will be required to submit details of your runs / walks via the ResultsBase website. This will be available once the event is underway. A link to the system will be provided in your confirmation email when you enter the event.

This will largely be done on a trust basis and no specific evidence will be required to prove what you have done.

However, to be eligible for speed / positiion / distance based prizes in the Peak District 70th Birthday Challenge Series you will need to provide evidence (such as gps download / Strava or Garmin links or screenshots of the activity) for the relevant runs/walks that you do. Details of the specific evidence required for each event are provided on this webpage above.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Distances that you cover must be logged in KILOMETRES not MILES.
Evidence of race efforts must show ELAPSED TIME not moving time.
Links to activiites on Stava. Garmin etc. are only useful as evidence if the account/activity is set to 'public'. Otherwise we will not be able to see it.

You must use 'elapsed time' for virtual races, i.e. the difference between the time of day you started the run and the time of day you finished.

If you stop during the run the race clock should still be ticking, just as it would in a normal race. Stops to take photogrpahs, call of nature, etc., are 'on the clock'.

For the runs/walks you do for your distance challenge, you do not need to enter a time, only the distance you covered in kilometres.

All runs/walks must be entered into the 'Run for the Birds' page on the ResultsBase website within 24 hours of the end of the event.

If you take part in virtual races you will need to enter these resuts separately on the 'Peak District 70th Birthday Challenge Series' page on ResultsBase too. It's helpful to enter those runs/walks as soon as possible after you have completed them, so that the leader boards are up to date.

NOTE: A run/walk over one of the race distances counts towards both your distance for your Run for the Birds challenge as well as the individual race. However, it must be logged on both pages.

No, races are informal events that you can take part in at your own risk.

Measuring the route and timing the run is your responsibility using your own personal devices. You will be effectively be comparing training runs with others, in a simialr way to comparing Strava segments.

You will need to plan your own routes and, as you would on a training run, you are responsible for taking care for the safety of yourself and others while you run/walk, and complying with coronavirus restrictions and guidelines.

Run/walks that are done for a virtual race must be recorded as in their own right and the distance and/or elevation should match the race distance.

If you cover additional distance before and/or after your race effort (e.g. as a warm-up / cool- down, you should record these as separate runs/walks on your watch.

You can, however, add all elements of your run together to input towards your Run for the Birds target.

A mock up of the t-shirt design is shown below.

They will be technical running shirts and will be printed to order. A full range of sizes is available in both a standard (unisex) cut and a female cut base shirt. A size guide is shown below.

T-shirts can be ordered as an optional extra during the online registration process on ResultsBase, at a cost of £15.90.

If you have already entered and wish to add one, simply go back to your entry on ResultsBase and edit your 'Size/Shop Products' the option for which is available via the 'Changes' button.

The preliminary list of prize categories is as follows. Many of these are based on things other than running ability and the list may be added to during the event.

Fastest male and female times for each Peak District 70th Birthday Challenge Series event.
Longest distance covered on a single run/walk without being more than 5k from home, and without duplicating any section of the route.
Best event theme based 'Strava art'
Environmental award - for kindness to, stewardship or awareness of the environment
Good deed award
Best fancy dress
Peak Running best brand placement
Derby Runner best brand placement
Various other photo competitions to be revealed through the month.

Gps evidence must be provided (via ResultsBase) to be eligible for prizes related to running time/distance and race positions. See earlier question above regarding the evidence required.

For photo competitions, photos should shared in the Peak Running Community Facebook group.

Details of prizes available will be revealed during the event via our social media.

Yes but it's important to remember that to count as the same team, and be eligible to be part of the Best Performing Teams in the Series compeition, you are only allowed to use substitute runners (in the event of the original team members from race #1 being unavailable) on a maximum 1 leg in subsequent races, and must compete in the same category at each event.

Also, any changes to the line up must be submitted in the Team Declaration Form at least 48 hours prior to each race.

No. However, we will monitor progress closely on the night and, if we anticipate that any teams will take significantly longer than 90 minutues to complete the race, may (at our discretion) allow runners in the latter legs the opportunity to start prior to their preceding runners finishing, and adjust their team’s overall time accordingly. This is to avoid individuals becoming isolated out on the course in the dark with no other runners around. We will agree this with relevant teams on the night as the race progresses.

If you decide to retire you must do so at a checkpoint if at all possible and inform the event crew of your decision. We will provide somewhere warm and dry for you to wait (likely to be in a vehicle if an outdoor checkpoint) until we can transport you back the event HQ in Castleton. This will be considered a lower priority than the operation of the checkpoint to support those still participating, so may not be until the checkpoint closes.

You can, of course, make your own arrangement for transport back to Castleton or elsewhere. However, it is essential that you inform a race official before leaving the event.

If you are not ready to leave any of the checkpoints by the advertised closing time, you will be retired from the event. You will not be permitted to continue as a participant and will transported back to Castleton as per the question above.

The only exception to this is if you are a 70k participant and are behind the cut-off time for check point 2 at Edale. In this case you will be asked to switch to the half distance 35k route from Edale onwards - provided you are within the (much later) cut-off for that distance.

You’ll need a paper copy of a map covering the full area of the route you are doing. We recommend at a scale of 1:25,000. 1:50,000 is acceptable but we wouldn’t advise it unless you’re a highly skilled navigator as the level of detail is lower (e.g. field boundaries are not shown).

You could use the bespoke souvenir map from the 2022 Peak District Bash if you have one or your own Ordnance Survey or Harvey maps. It is acceptable to print your own maps of the sections that you need from OS Maps online. For this you’ll need a subscription but at £6.99/month or £34.99 per year for the whole of GB it’s exceptionally cheap. If you go for this option, here are a few hints and tips: • Upload the gpx for the route first, so it’s pre-marked on the map. • Change the ‘Style’ of the route to make the line as clear as possible (i.e. shows up against the other colours on the map and allows you to see the type of path under the line) • Ensure you include a reasonable area either side of the route, so you don’t go off the edge of the map immediately if you happen to take a wrong turn. • Print on waterproof paper or laminate/cover in sticky-back-plastic to protect from the weather/sweat!

You will be required to submit details of your runs / walks via the ResultsBase website. This will be available once the event is underway. A link to the sytem will be provided in your confirmation email when you enter the event.

This will largely be done on a trust basis and no specific evidence will be required to prove what you have done.

However, to be eligible for speed / positiion / distance based prizes in the virtual races and for the Peak Slam award you will need to provide evidence (such as gps download / Strava or Garmin links or screenshots of the activity) for the relevant runs/walks that you do. This should clearly show the date/time of the activity, distance covered and elapsed time.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Distances that you cover must be logged in KILOMETRES not MILES.
Evidence of race efforts must show ELAPSED TIME not moving time.
Links to activiites on Stava. Garmin etc. are only useful as evidence if the account/activity is set to 'public'. Otherwise we will not be able to see it.