RANGER ULTRAS
PEAK DISTRICT SOUTH & NORTH
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Ranger Ultras Peak District South&North
Info: Entries for this event open on Monday 17th November 2025.
Stage 1 only: £62 unaffiliated £60 affiliated |
11th EDITION
PS&N 43/50/93km Icons Of The Peak District
A grand tour of the Peak District in the southern White Peak on Day1 and the northern Dark Peak on Day2. Through tree lined vales, high moors, plateau, famous peaks and grit stone edges, in late autumn - winter season conditions. Mixed navigation challenges and adventure for racers. The route runs through the inspiring White and Dark Peak District over classic trails. Generous cut-off times. Race HQ hospitality with accommodation options.
ROUTES Starting and finishing in Edale
There will be Ranger Safety Team support at HQ, road head and hill top locations.
Finishers medals and winners’ trophies.
CHOOSING YOUR CHALLENGE
For this race we have three options for you to choose from:
- Option A: Stage 1 only - White Peak Trails 50km (total ascent 899m)
- Option B: Stage 2 only - Dark Peak Challenge 43km (total ascent 1192m)
- Option C: Stage 1 Saturday + Stage 2 Sunday - Full Peak District South & North grand tour 93km
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
We're delighted to offer the following low cost bed & breakfast accommodation options at The Peak Centre, Edale. These are selectable at the same time as booking your race place. Please also read our race terms & conditions regarding refund policy on accommodation. As to provide this facility Ranger Ultras' have made a significant investment in advance of the race. There are still 'race only' places, so you're free to travel to & from home, or source your own accommodation, if the following options aren't suitable for your requirements
Stage 1 only participants (race fee plus):
- Bunkroom, bedding provided. Friday night only. £40 for 1 nights including continental breakfast, tea & coffee. MAX 8 places
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Camp bed sleeping, bedding provided. Friday night only. £30 for 1 nights including continental breakfast, tea & coffee. MAX 10 places
Stage 2 only participants (race fee plus):
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Bunkroom, bedding provided. Saturday night only. £40 for 1 night including continental breakfast, tea & coffee. MAX 8 places
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Camp bed sleeping, bedding provided. Saturday night only. £30 for 1 nights including continental breakfast, tea & coffee. MAX 10 places
Stage 1 & Stage 2 Combined participants (race fee plus):
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Bunkroom, bedding provided. Friday & Saturday nights. £80 for 2 nights including continental breakfast each morning, tea & coffee. MAX 30 places
ITINERARIES
STAGE 1 ONLY PARTICIPANTS
Friday 20 November 2026
19:00 - The Peak Centre, Edale. Registration, collect number, pre-race kit check and pizza, open to residential & non-residential participants. Check-in for residential participants.
21:30 - Friday Registration, Kit Check & Check-in closes.
Note: Stage 1 Only non-residential participants can also register and kit check between 06:30 and 07:30 on Saturday.
Saturday 21 November 2026
- 06:30 - Registration reopens, collect number & kit check for Stage 1 Only participants.
- 07:00 - All Stage 1 Only residential participants to vacate rooms
- ('going home' bags / luggage for all participants can be stored in the hall)
- 07:30 - Registration closes.
- 08:00 - Stage 1 start from Edale
- 21:00 - Race cut off time at Edale
STAGE 2 ONLY PARTICIPANTS
Saturday 21 November 2026
17:00 - The Peak Centre, Edale. Registration, collect number, pre-race kit check and pizza, open to residential & non-residential participants. Check-in for residential participants opens.
19:30 - Saturday Registration, Kit Check & Check-in closes for Stage 2 Only participants
Note: Stage 2 Only non-residential participants can also register and kit check between 06:30 and 07:30 on Sunday.
Sunday 22 November 2026
- 06:30 - Registration reopens, collect number, kit check for Stage 2 Only non residential participants
- 07:00 - All participants to vacate rooms
- ('going home' bags / luggage for all participants can be stored in the hall)
- 07:30 - Registration closes
- 08:00 - Stage 2 start from Edale
- 18:30 - Stage 2 cut off at Hayfield checkpoint
- 21:00 - Stage 2 Edale finish cut off time
BOTH DAYS COMBINED PARTICIPANTS
Friday 20 November 2026
19:00 - The Peak Centre, Edale. Registration, collect number, pre-race kit check and pizza, open to residential & non-residential participants. Check-in for residential participants.
21:30 - Friday Registration, Kit Check & Check-in closes.
Note: Both Days Combined non-residential participants can also register and kit check between 06:30 and 07:30 on Saturday.
Saturday 21 November 2026
- 06:30 - Registration reopens, collect number & kit check for Both Days Combined participants.
- 07:30 - Registration closes
- 08:00 - Stage 1 start from Edale
- 21:00 - Stage 1 Edale cut off time
Note: Both Days Combined participants can leave their personal luggage in rooms on Saturday.
Sunday 22 November 2026
Note: There is no access to the Peak Centre after 09:00 on Sunday for runners not starting Day 2.
- 06:30 - Registration opens - participants just need to confirm they are running again
- 07:00 - All participants to vacate rooms
- ('going home' bags / luggage for all participants can be stored in the hall)
- 07:30 - Registration closes
- 08:00 - Stage 2 start from Edale
- 18:30 - Stage 2 cut off at Hayfield checkpoint
- 21:00 - Stage 2 Edale finish cut off time
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Ranger Safety Team Support at HQ, Road head and Hill Top locations.
- Navigation notes (available to view on race web page)
- GPX file (sent to entered participants)
- ON COURSE: Snacks, fruit, soft drinks and soup
- HQ: Tea/Coffee/ Soft drinks, Pizza and Pasta for racers. Finishers Medals for all race options.
- Trophies for 1st Male and 1st Female STAGE 1
- Trophies for 1st Male and 1st Female STAGE 2
- Trophies for 1st Male and 1st Female FULL SOUTH & NORTH
ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Other accommodation is at Edale YHA, Edale Fieldhead Campsite and local bunkhouses. Plus, there are several Edale B&Bs, The Old Nags Head and Rambler Inns. Slightly further afield there are local B&Bs, Inns and a YHA in Castleton.
PARKING NOTE: There no participant parking at The Peak Centre. All parking is in Edale village public car park. The Peak Centre is less than 5 minutes walk from the public car park. Please do not park elsewhere in the village as this causes disruption or block residents driveways. We work in Edale all year and would like to remain on good terms with residents.
THE KIT
Detailed kit list is in the PS&N Race Brief...
Click HERE to download PS&N Race Brief
Notes: This is a minimum compulsory kit list, applicable to all competitors. Participants should pre-review the forecast weather conditions add such items as necessary to keep warm, dry, fed and hydrated whilst on the trail.
More race details on rangerultras.co.uk/index.php/peak-district-south-north/
* Please read the race cancellation / partial refund options: These are as generous as we can make them while continuing to sustainably offer you the best combination of great value and financially accessible trail running.
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