Peak District Challenge
Take on one of our distance challenges walking or running in the Peak District
Location: The Peak District National Park
Date: 18-19 September 2026
Distances: 25k, 50k, 75k, 100k, 100miles
Registration fee: £50-90 (depends on the distance)
Minimum fundraising target: £515-920 (depends on the distance)
Chose to run or trek from 25km up to a 100mile Ultra Marathon across the stunning Peak District National Park.
5 Challenge Distances
Copper Challenge
25km in 9 hours
An achievable challenge, following a circular route from Hathersage to Baslow along riverside paths and back via a hillier crossing of Curbar and Froggatt edges. With some of the best views in the Peak, this challenge is for walkers or runners.
Bronze Challenge
50km in 12 hours
Taking in the valleys of the dark peak, and the scenic trails of the southern peak district, the Bronze Challenge has a total ascent of 1200m and at its highest point reaches 464m.
Silver Challenge
75km in 24 hours
2000m of ascent. Not to be underestimated, this route follows the easiest and flattest routes between eight checkpoints, but covers a long distance. For determined walkers or joggers.
Gold Ultra Challenge
100km in 24 hours
With 3200m of ascent, to make the 24 hour target you’ll need to average 4kph. The ultimate Peak District challenge, and should be attempted by fit and experienced hillwalkers who want to see the best that the Peak District has to offer.
100 Miles in 24 Hours Ultra
Our toughest event, 24 hour cut-off
Our toughest event, suitable for those who’ve already successfully self-navigated 100km runs. You will need to maintain almost 7kph for the entire event to have a chance of completing within the cut-off. There is approximately 5000m of elevation.