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Running · Ultra Marathons
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Location
- The Peak District, Derbyshire, UK
- Distance
- 57.8 mi / 93.0 km
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North: 21 November 2026, 57.8 miles. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with ultra race-pace.
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North 2026: quick answers
When is Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North 2026?
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North 2026 takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Where does Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North start?
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North starts at The Peak District — see the official site for stage start venues. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North?
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North is 57.8 miles (93km).
How much elevation gain does Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North have?
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North has approximately 6857ft of total elevation gain. 6,857ft (2,090m) of ascent across 57.8 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 119ft of climb per mile. The going: white peak limestone trails on stage one; dark peak gritstone, peat and moorland on stage two.
How much does Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North cost to enter?
£60 for either single stage, or £99 for both stages as the full 93km Weekender.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Distance
- 57.8 miles / 93.0km
- Location
- The Peak District, Derbyshire, UK
- Start Point
- The Peak District — see the official site for stage start venues
- Elevation gain
- 6857 ft (2090m)
- Surface
- White Peak limestone trails on stage one; Dark Peak gritstone, peat and moorland on stage two
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
£60 for either single stage, or £99 for both stages as the full 93km Weekender.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Ranger Ultras.
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at The Peak District — see the official site for stage start venues. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. 6857 ft of total elevation gain across 57.8 miles.
Is Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North flat?
6,857ft (2,090m) of ascent across 57.8 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 119ft of climb per mile. The going: white peak limestone trails on stage one; dark peak gritstone, peat and moorland on stage two.
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Course Profile
6857 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
The Peak District — see the official site for stage start venues
Start line.
Where Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North starts and finishes
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North starts at The Peak District — see the official site for stage start venues. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Route Breakdown
A two-stage weekender across both halves of the Peak District. Stage one is the White Peak Trails 50km with 899m of ascent; stage two is the Dark Peak Challenge, 43km with 1,192m. Run either on its own, or both back to back for the full 93km grand tour.
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Pace Calculator & Splits
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
4:09
Average pace / km
2:35
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 3:07 | 1:56 | 9:41 | 19:21 | 40:50 | 58:03 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 3:22 | 2:06 | 10:29 | 20:58 | 44:14 | 1:02:53 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 3:38 | 2:15 | 11:17 | 22:35 | 47:38 | 1:07:44 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 3:54 | 2:25 | 12:06 | 24:11 | 51:02 | 1:12:34 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 4:09 | 2:35 | 12:54 | 25:48 | 54:26 | 1:17:24 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 4:25 | 2:44 | 13:42 | 27:25 | 57:50 | 1:22:14 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 4:40 | 2:54 | 14:31 | 29:02 | 1:01:14 | 1:27:05 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 4:56 | 3:04 | 15:19 | 30:38 | 1:04:38 | 1:31:55 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 5:11 | 3:14 | 16:08 | 32:15 | 1:08:03 | 1:36:45 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 5:43 | 3:33 | 17:44 | 35:29 | 1:14:51 | 1:46:26 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 6:14 | 3:52 | 19:21 | 38:42 | 1:21:39 | 1:56:06 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 6:45 | 4:12 | 20:58 | 41:56 | 1:28:27 | 2:05:47 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 7:16 | 4:31 | 22:35 | 45:09 | 1:35:16 | 2:15:27 | 7:00:00 |
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North finish
9:14:16
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyRanger Ultras Peak District South & North Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching The Peak District — see the official site for stage start venues
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 57.8-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach The Peak District — see the official site for stage start venues with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
57.8-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North is run off-road (White Peak limestone trails on stage one; Dark Peak gritstone, peat and moorland on stage two), so local traffic is unaffected.
Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.