Expected October 2027
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Runners set off from Ashover Village Hall and follow a figure-of-eight route through the trails and countryside paths of Amber Valley, close to the Peak District. The ground is a mix of woodland trail, footpaths and rural tracks, with challenging climbs and technical descents breaking up the running. Four distances share the day, from a 26 mile circuit down to shorter 20, 13 and 7 mile options for those wanting a gentler challenge. A set time limit applies to completion. The race has built a growing reputation among England's ultra trail events for its enjoyable and varied course.
Figure-of-eight route through Amber Valley
Challenging climbs and technical descents
Woodland trails and open countryside views
Start and finish at Ashover Village Hall
Trails close to the Peak District
Four distances on one day: 26, 20, 13 and 7 miles
Start / Finish
Ashover Village Hall, Ashover, Derbyshire
Not stated separately on the page; the figure-of-eight route returns runners to the Ashover Village Hall area
Getting There
Race Day
On the day
Before you enter
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Distance changes are normally handled by the organiser rather than through the online entry system. If you want to move up or down between the 26, 20, 13 and 7 mile routes, contact the race team as early as you can and they will tell you whether there is space and whether any price difference applies. Requests close once final start lists are prepared.
The 7 mile Tupton route is the gentlest option and is a reasonable first trail race, though it still includes uneven ground, mud and some climbing. The longer 26 and 20 mile routes include challenging climbs and technical descents and are best suited to runners with trail experience and a solid base of training.
Chesterfield, Matlock and Bakewell are all within easy driving distance of Ashover and have a wide choice of hotels, pubs and guesthouses. Staying nearby the night before means an easier early start for the 09:00 gun, and it also lets you recce part of the course the day before.
The race runs through open countryside and exposed higher ground, so wind, rain and low cloud can make conditions harder than expected. Bring extra layers and follow any instructions from marshals about route changes. If the organiser has to alter or cancel the event for safety reasons, they will contact entrants and post updates on their website and Facebook page.
Yes. Supporters can base themselves at Ashover Village Hall for the start and finish and walk out onto the surrounding lanes and footpaths to cheer runners. The figure-of-eight layout means several parts of the course sit close to the village, so it is easy to see runners more than once.
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Expected October 2027
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