Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Peak District Challenge

Trail Running covering 10 km to 100 km with up to 2,150 m D+ in Bakewell (England, United Kingdom)

LocationBakewell, England, United KingdomShow on map(53.2152° N, 1.6762° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,150 m

Peak District Challenge is an endurance sporting event in Bakewell, England, GB focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Multi-Day, Mountain.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Full Continuous (100 km, +2,150 m D+), Full 2 Day Daylight (100 km, +2,150 m D+), 3rd Quarter Challenge (73 km, +1,500 m D+), 1st Half Challenge (52 km, +1,250 m D+), 2nd Half Challenge (48 km, +900 m D+), and Bakewell Loop (25 km, +600 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultrachallenge.com).

Official website
Peak District Challenge in Bakewell (Work: "Gamlin End of High Crag from Scarth Gap Pass", Photo: Anthony Parkes, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Gamlin End of High Crag from Scarth Gap Pass" · Photo: Anthony Parkes · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestMulti-DayMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Full ContinuousTrail Running100 km+2,150 m175 m - 1,078 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Full 2 Day DaylightTrail Running100 km+2,150 m178 m - 1,081 mLoop courseRoute & profile
3rd Quarter ChallengeTrail Running73 km+1,500 m181 m - 811 mLoop courseRoute & profile
1st Half ChallengeTrail Running52 km+1,250 m184 m - 709 mLoop courseRoute & profile
2nd Half ChallengeTrail Running48 km+900 m187 m - 565 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bakewell LoopTrail Running25 km+600 m175 m - 427 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bakewell 10 LoopTrail Running10 km+350 m178 m - 325 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+2,150 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,150 m D-
Altitude range
175 m - 1,078 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.3 % / 7.7 %
Course format
Loop course
100 km+2,150 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS53.2152° N, 1.6762° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 175 m to 1,078 m above sea level (+2,150 m D+, -2,150 m D-)

Peak: 1,078 m·at 59.4 km·Ø 4.3 %
175 m476 m777 m1,078 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km1,078 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Peak District Challenge take place?

Peak District Challenge takes place in Bakewell, England, GB (start area at coordinates 53.2152° N, 1.6762° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Peak District Challenge?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Full Continuous (100 km, +2,150 m D+), Full 2 Day Daylight (100 km, +2,150 m D+), 3rd Quarter Challenge (73 km, +1,500 m D+), 1st Half Challenge (52 km, +1,250 m D+), 2nd Half Challenge (48 km, +900 m D+), and Bakewell Loop (25 km, +600 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Peak District Challenge?

The main competition (Full Continuous over 100 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,150 m of elevation gain and -2,150 m of elevation loss, ranging between 175 m and 1,078 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Peak District Challenge?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultrachallenge.com).