Whilst the Peak District National Park is known for walkers and climbers, it is also a fantastic place for running including trail and fell running. With some of the best off-road running in the entire country with rocky ascents, moorland, craggy ridges and muddy ditches along scenic routes, it's a brilliant place to stretch your legs.
We've put together the walking & running events taking place in the Peak District in 2024 & 2025, from charity walking events such as Cancer Research Big Hike and Samaritans Dawn Walk to the Peak District Trek26 and Ultra Challenge. This page will continue to be updated as more information is made available by event organisers.
Samaritans Dawn Walk // Date: TBA
Nearby PV Accommodation: Search Availability
Samaritans vision and goal is that fewer people die by suicide, helping people every day and night for anyone struggling to cope. The Dawn Walk challenge is to walk 5K at sunrise, wherever you choose. The Peak District has plenty of 5K routes on offer, from Thor's Cave and Alderman's Walk to Langsett Reservoir and Lud's Church.
Alzheimer's Society
Date: Saturday 9th August 2025 // Registration Fee: £25 for 26 miles, £20 for 13 miles // Fundraising Target: £300 for 26 miles, £200 for 13 miles
Nearest PV Accommodation: The Barns, Row-Win, Rivermeade Cottage
Alzheimer's society are working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives, bringing help to those currently affected and hope in the future. Both the shorter 13 mile and longer 26-mile routes start and finish at the Bakewell Showground, just outside the town of Bakewell with rest stops allocated along the way.
Date: TBA // Registration Fee: TBA
Nearest PV Accommodation: TBA
The Cancer Research big hike Peak District is great for those just starting out for the first time or an experienced hiker. With three route length options including 10k, half or full marathon, there's a route for everyone.
The money raised helps to save lives with the survival rate doublings on average since the 1970s but Cancer Research want to go further. 2025 big hike dates and locations are due to be announced soon, we'll update this page as soon as it is!
Date: TBA // Registration Fee: Available on email
Participants have the choice of two routes: one option is a half marathon distance (21.1km, 13.1miles), and the other is the full marathon distance (42.2km, 26.2miles) for those looking for a bigger challenge. This event is ideal for large and corporate groups as it requires a minimum of 30 participants, and in some months, 50 participants.
Each route is led by the fantastic Charity Challenge leaders' team with both routes estimated to finish around the same time so contestants can celebrate together, regardless of routes.
Date: 13-14 September 2025 // Registration Fees: From £245
Nearest PV Accommodation: The Derwent, Hugh Cottage, Rock Mill Holiday Apartments
Ultra X holds long distance running events all over the world, with its Ultra X England event taking place in Edale, taking advantage of the Peak District's remote terrain, challenging climbs and picturesque scenery.
Held every September, the Ultra X Peak District has four different race distances: 100km (two-stage), 60km, 50km and 25km. Ultra X England races are UTMB© Index races in the 100k, 50k and 25k categories.
They also offer a Great British Slam Award in recognition for those that complete all three GB Ultra X events (all ultra distance) within a calendar year.
Date: Runs all year round, 7-days a week // Registration Fees: Various depending on group size
Nearby PV Accommodation (Course Start, nr Bamford): The Derwent, Hugh Cottage
Nearby PV Accommodation (Course End, nr Baslow): Edge Cottage, Rock Mill Apartments
The Peak District nine edges challenge organised by Lost Earth Adventures is a great way to see the breathtaking views the Peak District has to offer. The challenge is a long-distance trek beginning from at the Fairholmes visitor centre on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir and ending close to the cosy village of Baslow.
Date: 28 - 29 June 2025 // Registration Fees: Various
Nearby PV Accommodation: Rivermeade Cottage, The Barns (Pictured), Row-Win, Rock Mill Apartments
Starting at their basecamp in Bakewell, participants can choose from five different routes depending on length, these are full 100km northern to south route, 75km, 50km, 25km and Bakewell 10 mile. Participants can either do it your themselves and self-fund or do it for a charity and fundraise.
