Peak Raid Race 1 Hayfield

Explore the hills with Peak Raid 2026! Fell running requiring good route choice and navigation skills. Great running over Peak District hills, moors and dales. Select your own route and go as hard or as easy as you like! A series of four 3-hour races. The series uses a variety of terrain; from tough high moorland requiring accurate navigation to more runnable areas in the limestone dales with a good network of footpaths. Race 1 Sunday 20st September 2026: Hayfield Race 2 Sunday 18th October 2026: Edale Race 3 Sunday 15th November 2026: Eastern Moors South Race 4 Sunday 6th December 2026: Alstonefield All events use SiTiming and have a score format so you select your own route and go as hard or as easy as you like! Compete solo, or run as a pair (or walk or jog)! The score event format enables route choice according to ability, terrain and weather conditions. The secret for success is to collect as many points as possible within the time limit of three hours. Each area is different so your strategy may need to change each time. Your best three results count towards the overall league result. Pairs can enter all categories. Age category is determined by your age on the 31/12/2026 and for pairs, the age category is based upon the age of the oldest runner. On the day, registration opens from 7:30 am and competitors start in pre-selected five-minute time slots between 8 am and 10 am. Try to arrive at registration at least 30 minutes before your allocated start time. For all races, competitors MUST wear or carry the FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit of; waterproof whole body cover (jacket and trousers with taped seams and integrated attached hood), hat, gloves, map of the route (provided), compass, whistle and emergency food. In addition you must also carry a survival bag (bag not blanket). All competitors will have their kit checked, please ensure that you have the correct kit with you. At the start you will be given a waterproof map, with a control description and points value sheet on the back.  You then have three hours to  select your route and visit as many controls as possible in the time allowed. You will lose points if you are late! Categories: There are 15 categories in total. Ten solo or pairs and five mixed pairs. Pairs can enter all categories. The category entered is determined by the age of the eldest competitor in the pair. Prizes to be awarded as follows: Prizes: To be eligible for a prize entrants must complete a minimum of two races. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in each category. If there are six or fewer in a category, only 1st prize will be awarded. Age category is determined by age on the 31/12/2026 Dogs: We are often asked whether dogs are permitted. Unfortunately, due to the conditions imposed by landowners, the recommendations of the FRA and  the potential threat to wildlife, livestock and fellow competitors dogs are not allowed. Any questions, please get in touch: [email protected]