Derbyshire Running Coach - Guided Runs - Race Organisation

Now in it's fourth year, this event once again promises to be a challenging, fun adventure for all that take part, whether you're a walker or a runner, everyone is in for a splendid adventure in the Peak District!

Join us on this exciting weekend of adventures in the spectacular mountains or Eryri.

We'll be travelling over to our base on the Friday evening (2nd May) to make the most of the extended weekend, with three days of activities on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Returning home in the late afternoon on Monday.

The trip includes:
- Three days of fully guided hiking adventures with our experienced team of qualified Mountain Leaders.
- Travel by mini-bus from the Derby area (possible pick-up points en-route)
- 3-nights accommodation in a comfortable bunk house which we have exclusive use of
- Breakfast each day
- 2 x evening meals.

Our objective is to immerse you in the beauty of this truly spectacular area, show you some lesser known gems and send you home with a wealth of memorable experiences and - hopefully - increased confidence for future adventures.

Along the way and during our evening downtime we'll be sharing lots of knowledge and tips, and teaching you new skills for exploring the hills and mountains - whether you're a pure hiker or aspiring mountain/fell runner.

The 'Dipper' is a hugely popular trail event in a wonderful part of the Peak District National Park, based in Hartington. It is open to both runners and walkers, with two distances to choose from, which both explore a beautiful part of the white peak area. ​

More details coming soon

The ‘Bash’ was our original race and has grown in popularity year on year, due to the fantastic setting in the South Derbyshire countryside and friendly atmosphere, all whilst raising funds for Derbyshire Mind.

Our mission for the 'Bash' is to provide a good value event which is challenging but suitable for all abilities from the recreational runner looking for their next challenge to experienced racers. 

If you haven't taken part in an off-road event before it is a great opportunity to come and have a go in a friendly and supportive environment.

The Fractured Marathon is an exciting event for teams or solo runners of all abilities. The innovative format has been a smash hit with participants ever since the inaugural event in 2019. It creates a great atmosphere and is as much a Friday night running party as a race!

Based in the grounds of the spectacular Calke Abbey, the event will run for 5 hours from 7pm until midnight; going from sunlight to starlight. There will be 10 timed laps around a scenic 2.6-mile course, which will start every half hour on the half hour.

The fifth edition of our classic Peak District Ultras took take place on the last weekend in August 2025.

The event incorporated three races, all of which are UTMB World Series Qualifiers.
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Friday 30th August: The Millstone 100 : 100 miles, 16,5000ft
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Saturday 31st August: The Limestone 50 : 50 miles, 7,300ft
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Saturday 31st August: The Peveril 33 : 33 miles, 6,000ft

RUN FOR THE TREES WAS BACK FOR ITS FIFTH EDITION IN 2025!!

It's a fun personal challenge event for runners and walkers to keep you active during the cold, dark days of the shortest month. Can be done local to home and the more miles that are run the more new trees will be planted In the National Forest. So it could be the most carbon positive event you’ll ever do.

There are FOUR options to choose from plus, 3 for humans and 1 for your four legged friends!

Our classic Winter 10-mile Trail Race, starting and finishing in Ticknall.
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The race will mostly use the same trails around the wonderful South Derbyshire countryside as it's summer counterpart but will go in the opposite direction (clockwise). This is a self-navigation event.

An exciting series of 3 off-road team relay races, with a twist. They will be in the dark using head torches to illuminate the way.

After the success of the previous Weaver Hills Fell Races we're honoured to host a round of the FRA Junior Championships, sponsored by Pete Bland Sports! Participants can return and tackle this traditional, exciting fell race, with the addition of two new routes for the Juniors.

Hob Hurst's Fell Race has been incredibly popular since it's debut in 2018 and this year will kick off the Peak Running 'Weekender'.

Starting and finishing at Duke's Barn on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate, the race is an Fell Running Association category BS event covering 8km (5-miles) and with 256m (840') of ascent.

Organised by our good friend Helen Treece of Phoenix Running & Fitness in memory of her granddaughter who was stillborn at 38 weeks gestation in April 2023. Profits from the race will go the Royal Derby Hospital Labour Ward to help them provide more cold cots in support of parents of stillborn babies.

A fun personal challenge event for runners and walkers to keep you active this spring and celebrate the Peak District's 70th birthday.

Can be done anywhere but the more distance you cover the more work to diversify and restructure woodland in the national park will take place, improving habitats and feeding opportunities for rare and endangered birds.

There are 4 distance levels to choose from, staring at 70 kilometres though to a whopping 700k. Each level has a distance target for you to aim for during the 70 days of the event.

You can cover as few or as many kilometres/miles as you like each day and, if you achieve your target amount over the 70 days, you'll receive a specially made memento crafted locally from sustainable wood.
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A significant proportion of your entry fee will go to the Peak District National Park Foundation charity, and will be used on work to diversify and restructure woodland within the park to improve habitats and feeding opportunities for birds. As well as helping rare and endangered bird species survive, breed and thrive, this important work is part of a strategy to ensure our original national park is protected and enjoyed by visitors for many generations to come. The more distance that is covered during the event, the more birds can thrive.