Experience Required

The Millstone 100 is challenging event even for experienced ultra-runners. To take part you must have completed an off-road ultra in the previous 5 years as per the following criteria:

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 3rd August 2020. 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.

Navigation

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 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 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 event in jeopardy.

Kit Requirements

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
• 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)

Time Limits & Cut-Offs

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

The Limestone 50 and Peverill 33 both have a time limit of 22 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. These are currently subject to confirmation.

Safety

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.

Checkpoints and Aid Stations

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

Millstone 100 = 10

Limestone 50 = 5

Peveril 33 = 3

Please note checkpoint cut-off times are currently provisional.

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.

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Medical Support

Medical support will be available throughout the event. Their role will be to provide advice and deal with the more significant issues. Minor issues, such as general footcare, dealing with blisters etc., will be your own responsibility, utilising your own first aid kit.

Support Crews

You are allowed to have friends and family supporting you around the course, except at certain locations where there is restricted access. Full details of any restrictions will be provided in the Event Handbook.

Support Runners (Pacers)

Participants in the Limestone 50 and Peveril 33 are not permitted to have anyone who is not a fellow participant run/walk with them to act as a support runner.

Millstone 100 participants are permitted to have a non-participant run/walk with them as support runner after 24 hours have elapsed from the start of the race. Support runners are not permitted to carry any items for the participant.

Drop Bags

Millstone 100 participants may leave a drop bag at the event centre in Castleton, to which they will have access on reaching their half way point.

Prizes & Finishers Awards

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female finishers in each race.

Training & Preparation (inc Organised Recce Runs)

To help you train and prepare for the Peak District Ultras we will be putting on a Trail & Ultra Workshop (details TBC) and a series of official recce runs in the lead up to the races. The series of five recce runs are designed to help you train for the event and familiarise yourself with the route. They will collectively cover the entire route for all 3 races, although you are welcome to book on any of them regardless of the distance you plan to take part in. They are also open to those who have not entered the race but would like to enjoy a run in a Peak District. They are all point to point runs (to maximise the amount of the courses covered) with bus transport provided to take participants to the starting point of each run from the finish prior to the run. You will have the option to run with the guided group or independantly should you wish to practice your own route finding. The schedule for the recce runs is listed below. For full details of each run, including fitness and kit requirements, and to book, visit the ' Guided Runs' section of our website HERE to book places. DUE THE COVID-19 SITUATION THE RECCE RUNS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED AND WILL BE RESCHDULED, IF POSSIBLE, ONCE GOVERNMENT & UK ATHLETICS GUIDELINES PERMIT 1) Sat 25/04/20: Castleton to Baslow (16 miles) - all routes 2): Sat 30/05/20: Baslow to Castleton (17 miles) - 33m route / all routes for last 9m 3): Sat 20/06/20: Castleton to Crowden/Langset (21 or 28 miles) - 100m route - night run 4): Sat 04/07/20: Langsett to Ladybower/Castleton (16 or 23 miles) - 100m route 5): Sat 25/07/20: Baslow to Monsal Head/Millers Dale (23 or 26 miles) - 50/100m route www.peakrunning.co.uk/guided-runs

Permit & Rules

The event will operate in accordance with UK Athletics Rules under a permit issued by the Trail Running Association. Permit number [applied for]

Terms and Conditions

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.

Event Specific Terms and Conditions for the Peak District Ultras 2020:

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 3rd August 2020. 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 3rd June 2020 (deadine extended until a decision made about the race proceeding), 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 3rd June 2020 (extended as above), no refund will be given.

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 20th August 2020 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 disance

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 20th August 2020. 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 3rd July 2020 are not guaranteed a finishers memento.

Orders for t-shirts (i.e. size or event distance) or other event merchandise cannot be changed after 3rd August 2020.

Orders for t-shirts (i.e. size or event distance) or other event merchandise cannot be changed after 3rd August 2020.

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 Ltd 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.

Experience Required

The Millstone 100 is challenging event even for experienced ultra-runners. To take part you must have completed an off-road ultra in the previous 5 years as per the following criteria:

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 3rd August 2020. 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.

Navigation

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 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 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 event in jeopardy.

Kit Requirements

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
• 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)

Time Limits & Cut-Offs

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

The Limestone 50 and Peverill 33 both have a time limit of 22 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. These are currently subject to confirmation.

Safety

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.

Checkpoints and Aid Stations

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

Millstone 100 = 10

Limestone 50 = 5

Peveril 33 = 3

Please note checkpoint cut-off times are currently provisional.

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.

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Medical Support

Medical support will be available throughout the event. Their role will be to provide advice and deal with the more significant issues. Minor issues, such as general footcare, dealing with blisters etc., will be your own responsibility, utilising your own first aid kit.

Support Crews

You are allowed to have friends and family supporting you around the course, except at certain locations where there is restricted access. Full details of any restrictions will be provided in the Event Handbook.

Support Runners (Pacers)

Participants in the Limestone 50 and Peveril 33 are not permitted to have anyone who is not a fellow participant run/walk with them to act as a support runner.

Millstone 100 participants are permitted to have a non-participant run/walk with them as support runner after 24 hours have elapsed from the start of the race. Support runners are not permitted to carry any items for the participant.

Drop Bags

Millstone 100 participants may leave a drop bag at the event centre in Castleton, to which they will have access on reaching their half way point.

Prizes & Finishers Awards

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female finishers in each race.

Training & Preparation (inc Organised Recce Runs)

To help you train and prepare for the Peak District Ultras we will be putting on a Trail & Ultra Workshop (details TBC) and a series of official recce runs in the lead up to the races. The series of five recce runs are designed to help you train for the event and familiarise yourself with the route. They will collectively cover the entire route for all 3 races, although you are welcome to book on any of them regardless of the distance you plan to take part in. They are also open to those who have not entered the race but would like to enjoy a run in a Peak District. They are all point to point runs (to maximise the amount of the courses covered) with bus transport provided to take participants to the starting point of each run from the finish prior to the run. You will have the option to run with the guided group or independantly should you wish to practice your own route finding. The schedule for the recce runs is listed below. For full details of each run, including fitness and kit requirements, and to book, visit the ' Guided Runs' section of our website HERE to book places. DUE THE COVID-19 SITUATION THE RECCE RUNS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED AND WILL BE RESCHDULED, IF POSSIBLE, ONCE GOVERNMENT & UK ATHLETICS GUIDELINES PERMIT 1) Sat 25/04/20: Castleton to Baslow (16 miles) - all routes 2): Sat 30/05/20: Baslow to Castleton (17 miles) - 33m route / all routes for last 9m 3): Sat 20/06/20: Castleton to Crowden/Langset (21 or 28 miles) - 100m route - night run 4): Sat 04/07/20: Langsett to Ladybower/Castleton (16 or 23 miles) - 100m route 5): Sat 25/07/20: Baslow to Monsal Head/Millers Dale (23 or 26 miles) - 50/100m route www.peakrunning.co.uk/guided-runs

Permit & Rules

The event will operate in accordance with UK Athletics Rules under a permit issued by the Trail Running Association. Permit number [applied for]

Terms and Conditions

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.

Event Specific Terms and Conditions for the Peak District Ultras 2020:

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 3rd August 2020. 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 3rd June 2020 (deadine extended until a decision made about the race proceeding), 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 3rd June 2020 (extended as above), no refund will be given.

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 20th August 2020 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 disance

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 20th August 2020. 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 3rd July 2020 are not guaranteed a finishers memento.

Orders for t-shirts (i.e. size or event distance) or other event merchandise cannot be changed after 3rd August 2020.

Orders for t-shirts (i.e. size or event distance) or other event merchandise cannot be changed after 3rd August 2020.

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 Ltd 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.

Overview

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.

Distances

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.

Highlights

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.

Background

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

Entries

Entries will go on sale in early November 2019 and close at midnight on 20th August 2020 or earlier if the capacity is reached. The prices for entries are: Millstone 100 : £130 Limestone 50 : £75 Peveril 33 : £55 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. Up to 150 places are available in each of the three races. By purchasing an entry you agree to the terms on conditions specified below in the ' Taking Part' section of this website.

What's Included?

• 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

• Option to purchase a high quality event technical t-shirt (order when entering)

Location

The event in based in the heart of the beautiful and vibrant village of Castleton in the Hope Valley. The village is situated at the foot of the historic Peveril Castle and surrounded by spectacular hills.

The base for the race and event HQ is The Peveril Centre which is on the western side of the village.

The address is:

The Peveril Centre

Buxton Road

Castleton

Hope Valley

Derbyshire

S33 8WP

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Race Ethos

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.

Schedule

Friday 4th September 2020

16:30 Registration Opens – Millstone 100 only

18:00 Registration Closes

18:15 Race Briefing – The Millstone 100

19:00 The Millstone 100 starts

19:15 Registration Opens – The Limestone 50 & Peveril 33

21:00 Registration Closes

Saturday 5th September 2020

06:30 Registration Opens

08:00 Registration Closes

08:15 Race Briefing -The Limestone 50 & Peveril 33

09:00 The Limestone 50 & Peveril 33 start

Sunday 6th September 2020

07:00 Deadline to complete all races

Event Team

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.

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Car and Campervan Parking

A dedicated event car and campervan park, with temporary toilets, will be provided close to race HQ in Castleton. This is available to both participants and supporters throughout the weekend for a small charge.

Local Accommodation

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.