Peak District Challenge
Are you ready to take on the Peak District Challenge 2025?
Join #TeamNottsMind and test your endurance skills in the stunning Peak District National Park by taking on one of five different mountain challenges!
Event organised by Wilderness Development.
19-20 September 2025
About the Challenge
This endurance challenge offers four route options to suit different levels of experience. While a basic level of fitness is needed for all distances, there’s something for most abilities.
The longer routes – the 75km Silver, 100km Gold Ultra, and the 100-mile in 24 hours Ultra – start at 9pm, meaning participants will be walking or running through the night. These are demanding options and should not be entered into without preparation.
Participants can choose to navigate the route themselves. If you take this option, you’ll need some basic navigation skills. You’ll walk or run independently, carrying a GPS tracker (provided as part of your team’s entry), with support available only at checkpoints.
For those without navigation experience, the Event Company (Wilderness Development) offers the option to join a led walking group. These are available on the Copper, Bronze, and the overnight section of the Silver route. The second half of the Silver challenge takes place in daylight and can be completed independently.
What to Expect
The Peak District Challenge is a trail running or trekking challenge that offers five levels of difficulty:
- 25km (Copper)
- 50km (Bronze)
- 75km (Silver)
- 100km (Gold Ultra)
- 100miles in 24 hours Ultra
Each distance has a target time to try to beat, from 9 hours to hike 25km, up to 24 hours to run the huge 100mile Ultra Peak District Challenge.
- The routes all start at Hathersage.
- Checkpoints are spread out every 10km around the course on average.
- Qualified safety teams monitor teams’ safety throughout.
- You are encouraged to enter in a team of 3-5 people.
- Teams can self-navigate or join a led walking group accompanied by a fully qualified mountain leader.
- There are no indoor or undercover resting areas during the event, (only at the start and finish), so you need to prepare to be outdoors for the entire event.
Book Your Place
- Copper 25km, £55
- Bronze 50km, £60
- Silver 75km, £75
- Gold Ultra 100km, £80
- 100 Miles in 24 hours, £99.
If joining a led group with a guide, add £26
Car parking tickets (providing the cheapest parking option) can be pre-booked at the point of registration: £2.50
A finisher’s pack, (adding an event t-shirt and medal to the goody bag), is £20.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 19th August 2025
Remember to select Nottinghamshire Mind as your chosen charity when you register!
What to Do Next
Your entry fee covers the cost of running the event and goes directly to the event management company, Wilderness Development.
We’re asking each participant to do their best to raise at least £100 to help us support more people in our community who are struggling with their mental health. Every donation makes a difference.
The simplest way to get started is by setting up a JustGiving page to share with friends and family.
Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a fundraising guide from Wilderness Development with tips to help you gather sponsorship. And if you need advice or support at any stage, just email fundraising@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk – we’re here to help.
Disclaimer
- This event is organised by Wilderness Development and not Nottinghamshire Mind.
- Participation in this event as a Nottinghamshire Mind Participant is subject to our Fundraising and Challenge Events terms & conditions in addition to the Event Organiser’s own terms and conditions, which must be fully complied with at all times.
- Participants are responsible for covering all their own costs.
- Participants must provide all their own kit, as detailed in the compulsory kit list on the Event website.
- All Nottinghamshire Mind Participants take part in the event at their own risk and Nottinghamshire Mind will not be held responsible for any injury or illness relating to your taking part in this event.
- Nottinghamshire Mind does not provide any insurance for participation in this event.