Peak District Running & Walking Events

Samaritans Dawn Walk // Date: Friday 9^th October - Sunday 11^th October 2026

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, for free. 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.

Samaritans Dawn Walk

Alzheimer's Society

Date: Saturday 27^th June 2026 // 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.

Sign Up for Trek 26

Date: Saturday 13^th & Sunday 14^th June 2026 // Entry Fee: £20-£25 (depending on distance) // Fundraising Target: £200 - £300 (depending on distance)

Nearest PV Accommodation: The Barns, Rivermeade Cottage, South View, 3 Sunny Lea, River Cottage, Rowdale Barns, Rowdale Farmhouse.

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.​

You’ll explore the beauty of England’s oldest National Park throughout the big hike, with the money raised helps to save lives with the survival rate doublings on average since the 1970s, but Cancer Research want to go further.

Cancer Research's Big Hike

Date: Saturday 18^th July 2026 // Entry Fee: £25 (Full Marathon) £20 (Half Marathon) // Fundraising Target: £250 (both full and half marathons)

Nearby PV Accommodation: The Barns, Rivermeade Cottage, South View, 3 Sunny Lea, River Cottage, Rowdale Barns, Rowdale Farmhouse.

Starting from the market town of Bakewell, the Macmillan mighty hike takes you through the rolling hills, rigged moorland, and stunning views of the Peak District.

One of 11 mighty hike locations, by entering the hike you will receive a Macmillan hiking top, plenty of snacks, delicious lunch and hot dinner, free event photos, and a finisher’s medal with bubbly. Visit the Macmillan website using the button below to find out more!

Macmillan Mighty Hike

Date: Held year round // 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.

Peak District Charity Challenge

Date: Friday 18^th & Saturday 19^th September 2026 // Entry Fee: Various // Distances: 25km / 50km / 100km / 100 miles

Nearby PV Accommodation: The Derwent, Hugh Cottage, Dale House, Holborn Cottage, Edge Cottage

The Peak District Challenge is a walking or running event, for individuals or teams, taking place overnight from Friday into Saturday each year in September, starting at Hathersage. Distances at 25km / 50km / 100km / 100 miles.

You have the option of navigating yourself around the challenge, or joining a guide-led walking group. Each distance has a target time to try to beat, from 9 hours to hike 25km, up to 24 hours to run the huge 100 mile Peak District Challenge.

Peak District Challenge

Date: 12-13 September 2026 // Registration Fees: Depends on distance

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.

Ultra X Peak District

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.

Nine Edges Challenge

Date: Saturday 4^th & Sunday 5^th July 2026 // 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.

Peak District Ultra Challenge