Routes

The Peak District 100 concept of 50 miles in the White and 50 miles in the Dark was registered by Beyond Marathon in 2015, but it has taken until 2022 to bring the vision to fruition with the help of Cockbain Events Ltd. The Peak District is split into two areas. The White Peak, called so after the limestone, and the Dark Peak after the black gritstone. The White Peak 50 will (mostly) be tackled in the light, and those going on to complete the 100 will tackle the Dark Peak, in the dark…. The White Peak 50 and the marathon courses have been specifically chosen for fewer hills and easy trail and cycle path, to promote an enjoyable (and fast) route. The brave then go onto the tackle the serious hills and spectacular ridges of the Dark Peak…