Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

The Peak District Challenge

Trail Running covering 25 km to 160.9 km with up to 4,788 m D+ in Hathersage (England, United Kingdom)

LocationHathersage, England, United KingdomShow on map(53.3300° N, 1.6564° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,788 m

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

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including 100 Miles 24 Hours Ultra (160.93 km, +4,788 m D+), 100 Miles 24 Hours Ultra équipe (160.93 km, +4,788 m D+), Gold Challenge (100 km, +2,916 m D+), Gold Challenge en équipe (100 km, +2,916 m D+), Silver Challenge (75 km, +2,020 m D+), and Silver Challenge en équipe (75 km, +2,020 m D+) (10 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 (peak-district-challenge.com).

Official website
The Peak District Challenge in Hathersage (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-RoadForestRelayMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (10)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
100 Miles 24 Hours UltraTrail Running160.93 km+4,788 m175 m - 1,228 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
100 Miles 24 Hours Ultra équipeTrail Running160.93 km+4,788 m178 m - 1,231 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Gold ChallengeTrail Running100 km+2,916 m181 m - 1,406 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Gold Challenge en équipeTrail Running100 km+2,916 m184 m - 1,409 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Silver ChallengeTrail Running75 km+2,020 m187 m - 1,035 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Silver Challenge en équipeTrail Running75 km+2,020 m175 m - 1,023 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bronze ChallengeTrail Running50 km+1,160 m178 m - 665 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bronze Challenge en équipeTrail Running50 km+1,160 m181 m - 668 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Copper ChallengeTrail Running25 km+577 m184 m - 426 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Copper Challenge en équipeTrail Running25 km+577 m187 m - 429 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.93 km
Elevation gain
+4,788 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,788 m D-
Altitude range
175 m - 1,228 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6 % / 10.8 %
Course format
Multi-lap course
160.93 km+4,788 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS53.3300° N, 1.6564° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 175 m to 1,228 m above sea level (+4,788 m D+, -4,788 m D-)

Peak: 1,228 m·at 107.6 km·Ø 6 %
175 m526 m877 m1,228 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.7 km160.9 km1,228 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Peak District Challenge take place?

The Peak District Challenge takes place in Hathersage, England, GB (start area at coordinates 53.33° N, 1.6564° 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 The Peak District Challenge?

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including 100 Miles 24 Hours Ultra (160.93 km, +4,788 m D+), 100 Miles 24 Hours Ultra équipe (160.93 km, +4,788 m D+), Gold Challenge (100 km, +2,916 m D+), Gold Challenge en équipe (100 km, +2,916 m D+), Silver Challenge (75 km, +2,020 m D+), and Silver Challenge en équipe (75 km, +2,020 m D+) (10 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (100 Miles 24 Hours Ultra over 160.93 km) is designed as a multi-lap course featuring +4,788 m of elevation gain and -4,788 m of elevation loss, ranging between 175 m and 1,228 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 The Peak District Challenge?

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