Peak Pursuit 2025

Get ready for an exhilarating experience with the Public Sector Challenge - Peak Pursuit on Friday, 5th September 2025. Starting and finishing at the picturesque Hope Showground in the Peak District, this event offers something for everyone with five incredible circular routes designed to be as accessible as possible.

Why You Should Sign Up:

Explore Stunning Landscapes: Traverse the breathtaking hills of Mam Tor, Back Tor, Lose Hill across the great ridge and on to Bamford Edge, and Win Hill.
Choose Your Challenge: With routes of 8 miles, 15 miles, 21 miles, and a marathon 26miles, plus a wheelchair-accessible route around Lady Bower Reservoir, there's a perfect challenge for every fitness level.

Inclusive and Accessible: Our 5.7-mile wheelchair route ensures everyone can participate. All routes will be marked to enable easier navigation – so you can concentrate on taking in the breathtaking views.

Despite none of the ascents being as high as 2024 – don’t let that fool you, there is still enough up and down to make you work!  Are you ready to take on the Peak Pursuit?

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 5th September 2025
Location: Hope Showground, Peak District
Start Times: 26-mile route: 7am
Other routes: Later in the morning with final participants setting off by 9am.

*note the wheelchair accessible route starts and finishes at Upper Derwent Visitor centre