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Ian Milne White Peak Marathon

Name: Ian Milne White Peak Marathon
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Tissington

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calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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About the Event

Discover one of the UK's most uniquely runnable and scenic trail marathons at the Ian Milne White Peak Marathon on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This cherished event follows a stunning point-to-point route along the historic Tissington and High Peak Trails, the former railway lines that carve through the beautiful Peak District, offering a firm, fast surface perfect for a personal best. Starting in the village of Thorpe and finishing at Cromford Meadows, the course is a masterful blend of gentle inclines and rewarding descents, with breathtaking views across the White Peak's limestone dales and minimal road interference. Organized by the passionate volunteers of Matlock Athletic Club, the race is renowned for its friendly, community-focused atmosphere, superb organization, and the fantastic support from marshals along the entire route. The inclusive entry fee includes a convenient coach transfer from the finish back to the start line for bag collection, making logistics seamless for runners. With a generous 5.5-hour cut-off and its reputation as "one of the fastest marathons on the calendar," it warmly welcomes both competitive club runners chasing records and newcomers aiming to complete their first 26.2-mile challenge. It's more than just a race; it's a celebration of trail running on one of Britain's most iconic and accessible long-distance paths, leaving every finisher with unforgettable memories of the Peak District's beauty.

Races Offered

Marathon

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

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10:00

Down in a Shot 10K

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

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11:00

Swift Half Marathon

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

timer

11:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Tissington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.0° / 15.3°

wb_sunny 4.7° / 12.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.2 /

water_drop 80.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.0° / 15.3°

wb_sunny 4.7° / 12.2°

air 14.2 km/h

water_drop 80.2%

About Tissington

Tissington is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Tissington and Lea Hall, in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. In 2001 the parish had a population of 158. The population "Tissington and Lea Hall" at the 2011 census was 159. It is part of the estate of Tissington Hall, owned by the FitzHerbert family since 1465. It is a popular tourist attraction, particularly during its well dressing week. It also gives its name to the Tissington Trail, a 13-mile (21 km) walk and cycle path which passes nearby. The Limestone Way, another long-distance path and bridleway, passes through the village itself.