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Peak District Challenge

location_city Derbyshire Dales

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calendar_today 18 Sep, 2026 – 19 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Push your limits on a self-navigated mountain adventure with the Peak District Challenge on 18-19 September 2026. This unique 24-hour event lets you choose your distance: trek or run the stunning 100-mile Ultra, conquer the 100km Gold route, or take on the 75km Silver, 50km Bronze, or 25km Copper challenges from Hathersage. Each course offers a demanding mix of classic Peak District trails, from river valleys to high edges, with full GPS safety tracking and well-stocked checkpoints. Organised by the experienced team at Wilderness Development, it’s a professional yet friendly event where you’ll enjoy a hot meal, goody bag, and incredible camaraderie. Perfect for both experienced ultra-runners and determined walkers seeking a personal test, it’s the ultimate way to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Dark and White Peaks on your own terms.

Races Offered

100 miles in 24 hours

Sep 18, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Trail running

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21:00

Gold Ultra 100km

Sep 18, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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Type — Trail running

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21:00

Silver 75km

Sep 18, 2026

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Distance — 75K

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Type — Trail running

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21:00

Bronze 50km

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

Copper 25km

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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Type — Trail running

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09:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Derbyshire Dales.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 9.7° / 16.1°
wb_sunny 6.7° / 13.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.5 /
water_drop 85.2%

About Derbyshire Dales

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Derbyshire Dales is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. The district was created in 1974 as West Derbyshire; the name was changed to Derbyshire Dales in 1987. The council is based in the town of Matlock, and the district also includes the towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell, Darley Dale and Wirksworth, as well as numerous villages and extensive rural areas. Much of the district is within the Peak District National Park.

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