Derbyshire Running Coach - Guided Runs - Race Organisation

Regular weekday morning off-road outings on scenic trails at a relaxed 'chatty' pace, starting at 9:45am. These sessions are as much about the mind as the body. They are a perfect way to de-stress and connect with nature in some beautiful green spaces, amongst a friendly and supportive group.

This first of our series of 'Away Day Wednesdays' this summer.

We'll be heading out from the Derby area on the minibus to enjoy a relaxed 'rike' (mostly walking but jogging some of the easy bits) in the wonderful Malvern Hills. Followed by an opportunity to grab a drink and bite in a local establishment to replenish ourselves.

We'll be departing from the Derby area around 9am and (traffic dependant) aim to be back around 5pm.

Full joining information will be provided to those booked by email, including exact meeting locations/pick-up points.

We invite you on another memorable and invigorating journey with Matt, aka the Mountain Bear.

This time we're venturing into the heart of bear country, setting off from the charming Derbyshire village of Ashover. We'll traverse scenic trails that wind through lush fields, woodlands and hills encompassing the tranquil beauty of Ogston reservoir.

Expect to be captivated by the many panoramic views this area has to offer before arriving back in Ashover, where there is a choice of three quaint pubs if you're in need of post hike refreshments.

Our next “Men’s Movement Monday” session is on the evening of Monday 9th June 2025, and will be based from Hick's Lodge.

On this meet up, which is part of the Feel Good in the Forest programme, there will be an option of either a chatty run of around 6-miles or a walk and talk of 3.5-miles.

The aim of these sessions is to create a safe, non-judgemental and non-competitive space that helps men with their mental health and physical wellbeing. This being through the simple acts of getting out for some physical activity in nature and chatting to/connecting with others.

It’s open to anyone, you just need to identify as a male, be happy to jog or walk the above distances, not be fussed about getting your shoes a bit dirty if it's been wet.

Initially these sessions are being held monthly.

How it develops will be very much informed by the wants and needs of the men who getting involved.

Walking Talking Tuesday is now part of the Feel Good in the Forest program! We're working in partnership with Forestry England to deliver activities for their "Feel Good in the Forest" programme. This is a series of activities for people who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and spend time outdoors.

Walking Talking Tuesday sessions are delivered by the wonderful Debs - aka Shorty - and provide opportunity to enjoy the fresh air, trails and good conversation.

For this dose of #trailtherapy we'll be heading over to the fabulous Cannock Chase, an area that feels a lot more remote that it's location would have you believe. An opportunity to explore its forests and heathland, check out some interesting sights and (hopefully) spot some of its abundant wildlife,

Our #trailtherapy runs and walks are guided by our friendly and supportive team of leaders. We set a pace that is comfortable for everyone as the activities are more about enjoying the surroundings and the benefits to mental wellbeing than having a hard workout. Nobody ever gets left behind.

For both groups, we'll be meeting at 10:15 ready for a prompt 10:30 start. Exact meeting location / details will be sent in your confirmation email after booking.

A Trail Therapy Special: Walking Talking Tuesday - Picnic in the Park.

Join Debs for an exploration of Charnwood Forest, which visits some great view points and provides some amazing panoramic views across the National Forest and Leicestershire.

Towards the end of the walk the plan is stop for a picnic lunch, rest and watch the deer before heading back to the car park.

If you like walking but want a more relaxed pace, then WTT is for you. Its all about getting out for some gentle exercise and meeting people to chat with. So, book yourself on and have a think about what to pack in your lunchbox for the picnic.

We'll be meeting at 9:15am ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Full meeting details will be included in the confirmation email after booking.

Sessions are delivered by our qualified and supportive team of leaders and are similar to our Trail Therapy sessions; we set a pace that is comfortable for everyone as the activities are more about enjoying the surroundings and the benefits to mental wellbeing than having a hard workout. Nobody ever gets left behind.

This event will be based from Ibstock and will have the option of a jog or walk around the local trails and woodland, including Sence Valley Forest Park.

Please visit the Feel Good in the Forest webpage for information regarding bringing children and/or dogs to this session, as not all activities will be suitable; https://www.peakrunning.co.uk/feel-good-in-the-forest

Based from the hamlet of Rowarth our route for this Wayfarer Run will explore a beautiful area that is often overlooked because of more popular places near by.

In the safe hand of our experienced team, you'll be running over a mixture of terrain across both open moorland and pretty fields.

As always on these outings, there'll be some hills to challenge us but the reward will be worth it. There will be far reaching views across the Cheshire Plains and the city of Manchester, as well as the hills of the Peak District. And there will be plenty of runnable trails before our adventure culmulates in a lovely long downhill finish.

The group will go at a pace that is comfortable for all participants and there will plenty of opportunities for photo/snack stops along the way. We anticipate the run taking between 3.5 and 3 hours hours.

Details of kit requirements are provided on the booking page, and information on the exact meeting point will be provided in your confirmation email after booking.

Walking Talking Tuesday is now part of the Feel Good in the Forest program! We're working in partnership with Forestry England to deliver activities for their "Feel Good in the Forest" programme. This is a series of activities for people who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and spend time outdoors.

Walking Talking Tuesday sessions are delivered by the wonderful Debs - aka Shorty - and provide opportunity to enjoy the fresh air, trails and good conversation.

Sessions are delivered by our qualified and supportive team of leaders and are similar to our Trail Therapy sessions; we set a pace that is comfortable for everyone as the activities are more about enjoying the surroundings and the benefits to mental wellbeing than having a hard workout. Nobody ever gets left behind.

This session around the lovely local woodlands trails near Church Gresley will have the option of a relaxed chatty paced jog or a walk.

Please visit the Feel Good in the Forest webpage for information regarding bringing children and/or dogs to this session, as not all activities will be suitable; https://www.peakrunning.co.uk/feel-good-in-the-forest

Join us on this exciting day trip to hike a classic Lake District route.

We'll be travelling by minibus from the Derby area (with possible pick-ups en-route) to Ambleside to tackle the spectacular Fairfield Horseshoe. A high level Lake District classic which, as well as taking in no less than 8 Wainwright summits, provides spectacular views right across the national park and beyond.

While the nature of the area means that there will be some strenuous climbs, steep gradients and challenging underfoot conditions, we're not out to just bag the summits as quickly as you can possible.

Our objective is to appreciate the beauty of this spectacular area, and send you home with a memorable experience and - hopefully - increased confidence for future adventures.

Along the way our experienced Mountain Leaders will be sharing lots of knowledge and tips, and teaching you new skills for exploring the hills and mountains - whether you're a pure hiker or aspiring mountain/fell runner.

As with any trip to the mountains, our ability to do the exact route may be influenced by the weather conditions on the day.

The second of our series of 'Away Day Wednesdays' this summer.

We'll be heading out from the Derby area on the minibus to enjoy a relaxed 'rike' (mostly walking but jogging some of the easy bits) in the wonderful Shropshire Hills. Followed by an opportunity to grab a drink and bite in a local establishment to replenish ourselves.

We'll be departing from the Derby area around 9am and (traffic dependant) aim to be back around 5pm.

Full joining information will be provided to those booked by email, including exact meeting locations/pick-up points.

More info coming soon.

The Bronze National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award for runners or walkers. (Conducted at walking pace).

It is aimed at people with no navigation experience whether you are new to the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes. For the full Bronze Navigator award syllabus please see the NNAS website. The NNAS Bronze Navigator award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 4, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion.

This course is split over 2 days and the maximum tutor to participant ratio is 1:6

It will be held in the Peak District National Park, and being a very practical course will be entirely outdoors. The exact location will be advised to participants ahead of the course.

For more information email us at info@peakrunning.co.uk

Another Saturday afternoon jaunt with the #TrailTherapy gang, this time exploring the trails around Thulston and Elvaston.

As well as being possibly the flattest route that Lindsey will ever plan, you'll be treated to some lovely trails, a big dollop of nature and some man made historical sights. And what's even better it's based from a great pub, where there will be an opportunity to quench your thirst afterwards.

Our #trailtherapy events are guided by our friendly and supportive team of leaders. We set a pace that is comfortable for everyone as the activities are more about enjoying the surroundings and the benefits to mental wellbeing than having a hard workout. Nobody ever gets left behind.

We'll be meeting at 12:15pm ready for a 12:30pm start. Full meeting details will be included in the confirmation email after booking.

The 'Dipper' is a hugely popular trail event in a wonderful part of the Peak District National Park, based in Hartington. It is open to both runners and walkers, with two distances to choose from, which both explore a beautiful part of the white peak area. ​

Join us on this exciting day trip to climb some of the highest mountains in Wales.

We'll be travelling by minibus from the Derby area (with possible pick-ups en-route) to Bethesda to enjoy a spectacular hike in the Carneddau range, the largest upland area in the UK outside of Scotland. And one our most favourite areas.

Our aim is to tackle at least 4 of the Welsh 3000ft summits on a high level circuit which explores this relatively quiet part of the National Park, and has breathtaking views of both mountains and coastline.

The nature of the area means that there will be some strenuous climbs, steep gradients and challenging underfoot conditions. But our objective is to appreciate the beauty of this spectacular area, and send you home with a memorable experience and - hopefully - increased confidence for future adventures.

Along the way our experienced Mountain Leaders will be sharing lots of knowledge and tips, and teaching you new skills for exploring the hills and mountains - whether you're a pure hiker or aspiring mountain/fell runner.

As with any trip to the mountains, our ability to do the exact route may be influenced by the weather conditions on the day.

If you have any questions before signing up, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Our email address is info@peakrunning.co.uk

This is the third of our series of 'Away Day Wednesdays' this summer.

We'll be heading out from the Derby area on the minibus to enjoy a relaxed 'rike' (mostly walking but jogging some of the easy bits) around the spectacular Dovestones reservoir and the Saddleworth moors. Followed by an opportunity to grab a drink and bite in a local establishment to replenish ourselves.

Full joining information will be provided to those booked by email, including exact meeting locations/pick-up points.

A full day of learning navigation skills, including route planning, use of map and compass, technological aids, judging pace and distance, and mitigating risks.

After a short theoretical session, the majority of the day will be spent learning and practicing navigation out on the ground in a variety of terrain.

There will be maximum student to tutor ration of 6:1 to ensure everyone gets a high level of attention and has their own needs addressed.

The exact location, which will be somewhere in the Peak District, will be informed by where participants are travelling from, and will be confirmed a week prior to the event.

Price is £65 per person.

Note: we also run NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) courses at Bronze and Silver level which lead to an accredited qualification. This course can be done as an alternative to the Bronze course (without gaining the qualification) if you would like to go straight to the Silver (intermediate) level qualification.

The ‘Bash’ was our original race and has grown in popularity year on year, due to the fantastic setting in the South Derbyshire countryside and friendly atmosphere, all whilst raising funds for Derbyshire Mind.

Our mission for the 'Bash' is to provide a good value event which is challenging but suitable for all abilities from the recreational runner looking for their next challenge to experienced racers. 

If you haven't taken part in an off-road event before it is a great opportunity to come and have a go in a friendly and supportive environment.

The Fractured Marathon is an exciting event for teams or solo runners of all abilities. The innovative format has been a smash hit with participants ever since the inaugural event in 2019. It creates a great atmosphere and is as much a Friday night running party as a race!

Based in the grounds of the spectacular Calke Abbey, the event will run for 5 hours from 7pm until midnight; going from sunlight to starlight. There will be 10 timed laps around a scenic 2.6-mile course, which will start every half hour on the half hour.

Want to try fell or trail running in the hills but not sure where to start? Scared you’ll end up lost, last, or flat on your face?

Led by our coaching team, who have many years of fell running experience themselves, this practical day is for those new to running on the fells or in the mountains. It includes a guided run on a classic village fell race route and lots of information, advice and coaching input.
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During the day, which lasts around 6 hours in total, we cover:
• Top tips on the up-hills and downhills.
• Chance to practice your footwork skills over lots of fell running terrain
• Demos and explanation of kit requirements and needs.
• Explanations of race categories and which are right for your ability level
• Basic navigation skills

More info coming soon.

The fifth edition of our classic Peak District Ultras took take place on the last weekend in August 2025.

The event incorporated three races, all of which are UTMB World Series Qualifiers.
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Friday 30th August: The Millstone 100 : 100 miles, 16,5000ft
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Saturday 31st August: The Limestone 50 : 50 miles, 7,300ft
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Saturday 31st August: The Peveril 33 : 33 miles, 6,000ft

More info coming soon.

The Silver National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award for runners or walkers. (Conducted at walking pace).

It is an intermediate level course that teaches the skills required to step off well trodden paths and use landscape features, together with a compass and other techniques to follow a route. It is aimed at people that have either completed the Bronze Navigator award or already have some navigation experience on routes using defined paths.

For the full Silver Navigator award syllabus please see the NNAS website. The NNAS Silver Navigator award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 4, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion.

This course is split over 2 days and the maximum tutor to participant ratio is 1:4

It will be held in the Peak District National Park, and being a very practical course will be entirely outdoors. The exact location will be advised to participants ahead of the course.

For more information email us at info@peakrunning.co.uk

Join us on this exciting weekend of adventures in the spectacular mountains of the Lake District.

We'll be travelling up to our base in Langdale on the Friday evening (10th October) to make the most of the weekend, with two days of activities on the Saturday and Sunday. Returning home in the late afternoon on Sunday.

The trip includes:
- Two days of fully guided hiking adventures with our experienced team of qualified Mountain Leaders.
- Travel by mini-bus from the Derby area (possible pick-up points en-route)
- 2-nights accommodation in private dormitories in a comfortable hostel.

As participant numbers are limited to 12, the exact itinerary will be influenced by the desires of the group. However, we hope to include:
- An ascent of Helvellyn - one of only 4 mountains over 3000 feet high in England.
- Two or more of the Wainwright summits in Langdale - an area described by Wainwright himself as "one of the loveliest in Lakeland".

While the nature of the area means that there will be some strenuous climbs, steep gradients and challenging underfoot conditions, we're not out to just bag as many summits as possible.

Our objective is to immerse you in the beauty of this truly spectacular area, show you some lesser known gems and send you home with a wealth of memorable experiences and - hopefully - increased confidence for future adventures.

Along the way and during our evening downtime we'll be sharing lots of knowledge and tips, and teaching you new skills for exploring the hills and mountains - whether you're a pure hiker or aspiring mountain/fell runner.

More info coming soon.

More info coming soon.