Peak District Challenge 2025

Ready for a proper British adventure? 🇬🇧 If you're heading to the United Kingdom just for the fish & chips, think again! 💨 You'll find yourself in the heart of England's most spectacular countryside, right in the middle of... nowhere! For the Peak District Challenge, head to Bakewell, a charming village nestled between Manchester and Sheffield, right in the heart of the Peak District National Park. You'll be running through a green gem 🌱, between majestic valleys and stoic sheep 🐑.

Are you a thrill-seeker? Take on the famous courses of the UTMB® World Series. Here, we take trail running seriously ✋. Whether you're into a leisurely jog or thrive on extreme endurance, you'll find the distance that excites you. If you're just starting out, you can opt for a short 10 km loop. If you prefer short and intense formats ⚡️, choose the 25 km with its 1250 m elevation gain. For those who want to push further, you can challenge yourself with 48, 52, 73 km, or even 100 km and give your calves a good workout with tough elevation 💥. The Gold Ultra route of 100 km is a challenging full loop through eight varied sections amidst the most beautiful landscapes of Derbyshire, between deep forests and mountains 😍. In short, it's a distillation of what England has to offer at its best (minus the pints 🍻, plus the sweat 💦). All courses are meticulously marked, with gourmet refreshment stations, logistical support, and an electric atmosphere at every checkpoint ✅. And for those ultimate adventurers seeking more, there's the 100-mile challenge in 24 hours. This is tough 💪: you must complete the Gold Ultra (100 km and 2150 m elevation gain) and the 53 km before the clock strikes midnight ⏱️. Obviously, no one embarks on such an adventure without experience: you need to have completed a 100 km beforehand to register for this challenge 😌. You can also opt for the 100 km in 2 days, which involves completing the 52 km course on Saturday... and then the 48 km on Sunday 😈. One thing's for sure, you'll have earned your English breakfast 🥵. But don't worry, the Peak District Challenge is, above all, an event where everyone is welcome, regardless of your level 🫶. Whether you walk, jog, or run full speed, everyone will cheer you on 🎉.

And after you complete your challenge like a warrior 🦾, comfort is never far away! Start by biting into an authentic Bakewell Tart 🍰 – this local raspberry-flavored treat 🤤. Afterwards? Head over to the Chatsworth House, a dreamy manor worthy of Downton Abbey 🏰. Still craving nature? 🌿 Head back to the Peak District National Park for one last dose of cliffs and plains before you leave ➡️. For the curious, the mysterious Caves of Castleton await you 🫵.

So, ready for the (final) show? 🙃