The Dales Dash
Sat 12 Dec
|Great Longstone Village Hall
A self-guided 6-mile trail run through the stunning Peak District, taking in the Monsal Trail, historic railway tunnels, Monsal Viaduct and some challenging climbs and descents.
Time & Location
12 Dec 2026, 08:30
Great Longstone Village Hall, Church Ln, Great Longstone, Bakewell DE45 1TB, UK
About the event
Date: Saturday 12th December 2026
Start Times: Between 8.45am and 11am
Distance: 6 miles
Location: Great Longstone Village Hall, Church Lane, Great Longstone, Derbyshire, DE45 1TB
The Dales Dash is a 6-mile trail race taking place in the Peak District National Park, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of Great Longstone. The route follows the historic Monsal Trail through its old railway tunnels and across the iconic Monsal Viaduct, before winding through Monsal and Cressbrook Dales, with a mixture of flowing trails, woodland, open farmland and some challenging climbs. A scenic and varied route with plenty of spectacular Peak District views along the way.
The race is self-guided, and runners will receive written instructions to follow on the day. There are no GPX files to follow, and no marshals on the route. You are responsible for your own safety. You will be timed out at the start and back in at the finish.