The Peak District Challenge is a picturesque trekking challenge that offers five levels of difficulty for hill walkers and runners: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver) 100km (Gold), or 100 miles in 24 Hours.

It's organised by Wilderness Development, an established outdoor activity company based in the Peak District, and was first put on in 2013.

Entry fees are low, with NO fundraising commitment, and NO deductions from any charity's income.

When and where?

All routes finish at Hathersage on Saturday evening.

The Copper Challenge starts at 9.30am on Saturday, so the 9 hour finishing target is 6.30pm.

The Bronze Challenge starts around 8.30am on Saturday, so the 12 hour finishing target is at 8.30pm.

The Silver, Gold, and 100 miles in 24 hours Challenges start at 9.00pm on Friday evening, so their 24 hour finishing target is 9.00pm on Saturday.

You are encouraged to enter is a team of 3-5 people. Solo or duo competitors are only allowed if they can show they have navigation experience or are willing to attend a navigation training course in advance of the event.

Peak District Challenge no-group

• 18/09/2026, 21:00 - 19/09/2026, 21:00

  100 miles in 24 hours

  100 Km run Enter £99.00
  Early entry
• 18/09/2026, 21:00 - 19/09/2026, 21:00

  Gold Ultra 100km in 24 hours

  100 Km run Enter £86.00
  Early entry
• 18/09/2026, 21:00 - 19/09/2026, 21:00

  Silver 75km in 24 hours

  75 Km run Enter £81.00
  Early entry
• 19/09/2026, 08:30

  Bronze 50km in 12 hours

  50 Km trail run Enter £66.00
  Early entry
• 19/09/2026, 09:30

  Copper 25km in 9 hours

  25 Km trail run Enter £61.00
  Early entry

Location

Directions

All events start and finish at Hathersage at postcode S32 1DU

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