The Peak District Challenge

Event – The Peak District Challenge

Date – Friday 18th September and Saturday 19th September 2026

Location – Peak District (Hathersage, S32 1DU)

Routes – (25k, 50k, 75k, 100k, 100 miles in 24 hours)

Reg Fee – £30 / £40 / £45 (Depending on Route)

Minimum Sponsorship – £250 / £400 / £575 (Depending on Route)

Can you take on the peak district challenge for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice?

Various routes are available, depending on how big a challenge you want to take.

Ready to take on this awesome challenge and join #TeamZoes in 2026? Please follow the links below to claim your space!

Already have your own place? That’s fine, you can still be part of #TeamZoes, and there’s no minimum sponsorship. Please just let us know, then raise as much as you can!

Copper Challenge (25k) – Reg Fee: £30, Min Sponsorship: £250

An achievable challenge, following a circular route from Hathersage to Baslow along riverside paths and back along a hilly route via Curbar and Frogatt edges, and some of the best views in the Peak!

Bronze Challenge (50k) – Reg Fee: £30, Min Sponsorship: £250

Taking in the valleys of the dark peak, and the scenic trails of the southern peak district, the Bronze Challenge has a total ascent of 1200m and at its highest point reaches 464m.

Silver Challenge (75k) – Reg Fee: £40, Min Sponsorship: £400

2000m of ascent. Not to be underestimated, this route follows the easiest and flattest routes between eight checkpoints, but covers a long distance. For determined walkers or joggers.

Gold Ultra Challenge (100k) – Reg Fee: £40, Min Sponsorship: £400

With 3200m of ascent, to make the 24 hour target you’ll need to average 4kph. The ultimate Peak District challenge, and should be attempted by fit and experienced hillwalkers who want to see the best that the Peak District has to offer.

100 miles in 24 Ultra Challenge –Reg Fee: £45, Min Sponsorship: £575

Our toughest event, suitable for those who’ve already successfully self-navigated 100km runs. You will need to maintain almost 7kph for the entire event to have a chance of completing within the cutoff. There is approximately 5000m of elevation.

If you have any questions or would like to let us know you intend to fundraise for Zoe’s Place using your own space, then please contact our friendly fundraising team by calling: 02476 361 675 or e-mailing challenge@zoes-place.org.uk