Race Series 2025/26
** Please note: Our races are licenced by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) and governed by FRA rules. Further information may be found on the FRA website; please read also their requirements for runners. The use of GPS navigation or poles is not allowed. Running with dogs is not allowed. If it comes to our attention that a competitor has been breaking these rules for any part of the race, this will result in a disqualification. **
Please note: There will be NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY for any of our races – online entries only!
Race 1 – Ilam 3 Peaks (AS)
Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Description: A classic, fully-marked 4-mile loop, starting with a lung busting blast up Bunster Hill, a river crossing and some speedy sections between the three summits. (6.4km/520m)
Please note: The rifle range on Thorpe Pastures may be in use during the race. The area around the rifle range will be out of bounds, please follow the marked route and follow any directions from marshals to ensure your safety.
Start Time: 11am
Registration: Ilam Primary School, DE6 2AZ. Registration will be opening at 9:00am and closing at 10:40am on the day.
Parking: National Trust car park at Ilam Park (pay and display), DE6 2AZ – 5 minute walk to registration.
Facilities: Public toilets are available at Ilam Hall. Limited toilets are also available at registration. Tea, cakes, and savoury snacks will be available to purchase at Ilam Primary School after the race, so remember to bring some cash!
Kit Requirements: Please be prepared to carry full FRA kit but may be relaxed depending on conditions.
Prizes: Prizegiving to include individual & team prizes. Overall winner and category prizes are kindly being provided by the Inov-8 Bakewell Store (M Open, W Open, MU23, WU23, M40, W40, M50, W50, M60, W60, M70, W70)
Minimum age: 18
Maximum Capacity: 230 runners
Course records (current course) | Male record: Finlay Grant (Dark Peak Fell Runners) – 00:36:19 – 2024 | Female record: Nichola Jackson (Keswick AC) – 00:40:24 – 2024
Original course records | Male record: H Holmes – 00:34:48 – 2018 | Female record: S Taylor – 00:44:09 – 2019
Race 2 – Litton Christmas Cracker (BM)
ROUTE CHANGE: Unfortunately, due to a rescindment of access permissions, we are no longer able to use the path to the trig point on Wardlow Hay Cop. The route therefore no longer includes the out-and-back section to the trig point — the updated course map and stats are shown below.
Date: Sunday 14th December 2025
Description: A festive blast around Miller’s Dale and Cressbrook from the village of Litton. Bring your Santa hats! (10.3km/410m)
Originally organised by Tideswell Running Club and then Buxton AC, this popular festive race is back since 2024 as a part of the Limestone Series.
Start Time: 11am
Registration: Litton Village Hall, SK17 8QX. Registration will be opening at 9:00am and closing at 10:40am on the day.
Parking: Litton Village.
Facilities: Toilets are available at the Red Lion Inn.
Kit Requirements: Please be prepared to carry full FRA kit but may be relaxed depending on conditions. FANCY DRESS IS ENCOURAGED!
Prizes: Prizegiving to include individual & team prizes. Overall winner and category prizes are kindly being provided by the Inov-8 Bakewell Store (M Open, W Open, MU23, WU23, M40, W40, M50, W50, M60, W60, M70, W70)
Minimum age: 18
Maximum Capacity: 230 runners
Course records (2024 course) | Male record: Josh Williams (Glossopdale Harriers) – 00:55:11 – 2024 | Female record: Joanne Mosley – 01:01:15 – 2024
Original course records | Male record: A Campbell – 00:48:21 – 2016 | Female record: L McNeil – 00:56:19 – 2018
Race 3 – Moonriver (BS)
Date: Friday 9th January 2026
Description: An exciting night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley, featuring open fields, a rocky riverside trail, a woodland climb and undulating footpaths. (9.5km/345m)
Start Time: 7pm
Registration: The Old Dog pub (DE6 2AT). Registration will be opening at 17:00 and closing at 18:30.
Parking: At the pub along with the nearby Narlows Lane and Thorpe station car parks (pay and display, free after 6pm) (DE6 2AT) and Peveril of the Peak hotel (DE6 2AW)
Facilities: Toilets are available at The Old Dog.
Kit Requirements: Full FRA kit is required including a headtorch – we recommend bringing a spare just in case! Please also bring a mobile phone in case of emergencies.
Prizes: Prizegiving to include individual & team prizes. Overall winner and category prizes are kindly being provided by the Inov-8 Bakewell Store (M Open, W Open, MU23, WU23, M40, W40, M50, W50, M60, W60, M70, W70)
Minimum age: 18
Maximum Capacity: 230 runners
Course records | Male record: Finlay Grant – 00:40:08 – 2025 | Female record: Sara Willhoit (Mercia Fell Runners) – 00:45:37 – 2025
Race 4 – Dovedale Big Daddy (AL)
Date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Description: Put your lungs and legs to the test in this category AL fell race featuring 9 steep climbs and descents around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. (20.4km/1370m)
Please note: In bad weather cut-off times will be subject to change.
Start Time: 11am
Registration: Ilam Primary School, DE6 2AZ. Registration will be opening at 9:00am and closing at 10:40am on the day.
Parking: National Trust car park at Ilam Park (pay and display), DE6 2AZ – 5 minute walk to registration.
Facilities: Public toilets are available at Ilam Hall. Limited toilets are available at registration. Soup, cake, and a hot drink are included for all runners after the race.
Kit Requirements: Full FRA kit is required.
Prizes: Overall winner and category prizes are kindly being provided by the Inov-8 Bakewell Store. Prizegiving to include individual & team prizes, along with prizes for the overall Limestone Series. (M Open, W Open, MU23, WU23, M40, W40, M50, W50, M60, W60, M70, W70)
Minimum age: 18
Maximum Capacity: 230 runners
Course records | Male record: Finlay Grant (Dark Peak Fell Runners) – 02:03:45 – 2025 | Female record: Harriet Wingfield (Dark Peak Fell Runners) – 02:23:13 – 2025
