PEAK DISTRICT ULTRA CHALLENGE

DATE: 4TH-5TH JULY 2026
REGISTRATION: DEPENDING ON DISTANCE
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP: DEPENDING ON DISTANCE

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE IN THE PEAKS

HALF PRICE REGISTRATION FEES - LIMITED TIME ONLY

(Use the code HELLO2026 for 50% off your registration fee (charity place) when signing up throughout February).

A basecamp in idyllic Bakewell will welcome 3,000 adventurers who will test themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park. You can take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for Your Local Air Ambulance.

There’s a range of camping options and extensive hospitality & welfare services –with a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km, 25km & 10-mile options also available – there’s a challenge here for everyone!

Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges.

OUR FUNDRAISERS RECEIVE:
- FREE ENTRY
- BRANDED GOODIES
- SUPPORT AND IDEAS TO BOOST YOUR EFFORTS

HELP US SAVE LIVES

Over the past 20 years, Your Local Air Ambulance has saved thousands of lives.

Our critical care teams can be on the ground within minutes, delivering lifesaving care to give patients the very best chance of survival and recovery.

We receive no government or National Lottery funding and rely entirely on voluntary donations to raise the £2,300 needed for every mission.

Support past patients like David by taking on a fundraising challenge today and become our latest lifesaver.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your fundraising. We'll also provide:

  • An instant online fundraising page
  • Support from one of our friendly fundraisers to get the most out of your experience with us
  • Virtual Gamification badges when you hit your key milestone moments
  • And the knowledge that your fundraising will help us to save more lives 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I get in touch?

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You can email us at challenge@theairmbulanceservice.org.uk or by calling 0300 3045 999

Pre Challenge Transfer
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Ultra Challenge have arranged transfer services to take you to your start line from Chesterfield Station - the closest rail link to the Bakewell basecamp (it’s on the East Midland Railway line).
Post Challenge Transfer 
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Ultra Challenge have organised a shuttle services to take you to Chesterfield Station should you need to catch a train after your challenge. This is the closest rail link to the Bakewell basecamp (it's on the East Midland Railway line).