Peak District Challenge 2026 Results
Ultra trail 100km +5200m · Castleton → Peak District Moorland · Gritstone · Derbyshire · United Kingdom · 8-10 August 2026
🏔️ Trail running · Castleton, Derbyshire (UK) · Sat. 8-10 August 2026 · Ultra trail 100km · Peak District
Peak District Challenge
🏔️ Ultra trail 100km · +5200m · Peak District · Moorland · Gritstone 🥾 Challenge 60km · Challenge 35km · Multi-day · LiveTrail
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Peak District Challenge 2026 — Ultra Trail 100km
100 km · +5200 m D+ · Start & finish: Castleton, Derbyshire (United Kingdom) · Peak District Moorland · Ultra trail endurance · Challenge 60km · Challenge 35km · Trail poles allowed · LiveTrail
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Results — Ultra Trail 100km 2026

Peak District Challenge 2026, Saturday 8-10 August 2026, start 6:00 AM, Castleton (Derbyshire, UK). Ultra trail 100 km / +5200m D+. Peak District moorland, gritstone plateaux, Kinder Scout, Bleaklow, stone walls, heather, exposed ridges, UK fell running terrain. A legendary British ultra challenge. Challenge 60km, Challenge 35km. Trail poles allowed. Live tracking: LiveTrail.

Results — LiveTrail → 🌐 peakdistrictchallenge.co.uk → 🏆 Full standings →

The Peak District Challenge is one of the most prestigious fell running ultra trail events in the British Isles. 2026 edition, Saturday 8-10 August, start 6:00 AM from Castleton (Derbyshire, England). The Ultra Trail offers 100 km / +5200m D+ across the Peak District — moorland, gritstone edges, Kinder Scout (636m), Bleaklow plateau, stone walls, exposed ridges, traditional British fell terrain. A world-class endurance challenge combining altitude, isolation, and rugged beauty. The programme includes a Challenge 60km and Challenge 35km. Trail poles allowed. Live tracking: LiveTrail. The iconic British ultra trail event.

Complete Programme 2026

ULTRA
TRAIL
Sat. 8 August 6:00 AM — Castleton → Peak District → Moorland → Return
100 km · +5200 m D+ · Multi-day (2-3 days) · Start & finish Castleton · Gritstone plateaux · Kinder Scout · Bleaklow · 97% trail terrain · Trail poles allowed · LiveTrail
CHALLENGE
LONG
Sat. 8 August — Castleton, Derbyshire
60 km · +3100 m D+ · Intermediate challenge · Peak District ridges · Accessible endurance terrain
CHALLENGE
SHORT
Sat. 8 August — Castleton, England
35 km · +1800 m D+ · Discovery fell run · Accessible moorland · Technical & scenic terrain
YOUTH &
FAMILIES
Sat. 8 August — Village fell run, Castleton
Mini-fell 4 km (+150m) · U14-U16 · Junior fell run 1.5 km (+50m) · Discovery Peak District
Start & Finish: Castleton village green, Derbyshire S33 8WA, United Kingdom. Dates: Saturday 8-10 August 2026 — Ultra trail start 6:00 AM. Distance: Ultra trail 100 km · +5200m D+. Route: Castleton → moorland terrain → gritstone edges → Kinder Scout (636m) → Bleaklow plateau → exposed ridges → return Castleton valley. Multi-day: Ultra 100km spans 2-3 days (Saturday-Monday). Poles: Trail poles allowed (retain throughout race). Mandatory kit: Water bottle or hydration system · Minimum 2.5 litres water · Mobile phone (charged) · Energy food · Emergency blanket · Whistle · Waterproof jacket · Headtorch (night sections) · Thermal base layer. Terrain: Technical fell trails, moorland single-track, gritstone outcrops, stone walls, exposed ridges, bog sections, very exposed high terrain. Access: Road to Castleton (via Manchester/Peak District, ~40 km) · Village parking · Shuttle services encouraged · Accommodation in surrounding valleys. Altitude: 150m (Castleton) – 650m+ (moorland ridges). Climate: August in Peak District: 12-18°C, rapid weather changes, risk of rain/wind. Protected area: Peak District National Park zone, strict environmental respect required. Live tracking: LiveTrail. Organiser: Peak District Challenge & British Fell Runners Association (Derbyshire).

Route Profile & Key Checkpoints

Checkpoint Elevation Details
Start Castleton 6:00 AM ~150 m Castleton village green · Start all races · Limestone valley setting
Moorland ascent MOOR ~350-500 m Heather moorland · Red grouse habitat · Gradual elevation gain
Gritstone plateaux EDGE ~500-600 m Exposed gritstone edges · Technical trail · 360° moorland views
Kinder Scout summit SUMMIT 636 m Iconic Peak District peak · Peat plateau · Panoramic vista point
Bleaklow plateau PLATEAU ~600 m High moorland · Exposed ridge traverse · Remote terrain
Stone wall descent WALL ~400-550 m Traditional Peak walls · Technical single-track · Rolling terrain
Finish Castleton FINISH ~150 m Village green · Village celebration · Awards ceremony
ULTRA 100KM 8-10 August 2026 · Castleton, Derbyshire, UK · Peak District · LiveTrail
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🏔️ Peak District Challenge 2026 — Official Results

Ultra trail 100km +5200m · Sat. 8-10 August 2026 · Castleton, Derbyshire (UK) · Peak District Moorland · LiveTrail

Results — LiveTrail → 🌐 peakdistrictchallenge.co.uk → 🏆 Full standings →

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