These booking terms and conditions apply for anyone entering the Peak Divide CLASSIC 2027: 17-18 April 2027, for the full duration of the event. The Peak Divide [the event] is hosted by Pointeer LLP [the organiser, we]. By entering the event, you [the participant, or lead participant if booking on behalf of others] agree to the below terms and conditions, and that the decisions of the organiser are final.

0 / EVENT
The Peak Divide ‘Classic’ is a two-day, hosted, trail-run from Manchester to Sheffield. The event is not a race; it is not timed. The route is 76KM (41KM/35KM, respectively) and uses a mix of public footpaths, canal ways, access-land trails, and public highway pavements. It is split into four stages; two each day. The organiser will supply a GPX file, beacon/sweep runners and hosted feed stops (checkpoints), but the route is not fully waymarked; participants will be required to navigate themselves and be self-supported through each of the four stages.

1/ BOOKING
There are five options for entering the event, which as of this year has to include VAT:
Standard Entry - £249.00;
Standard Pairs Entry - £492.00;
Standard Trio Entry - £737.00;
Standard Quad Entry - £976.00;
We also have an option for joining the overnight as a family member or friend - £49.00 (includes camping, food, but does not include any running stages).
Participants must enter and register via our website, and agree to these booking conditions.

2/ ROUTE
Trail-running and camping are inherently risky. Peak Divide routes and overnight camping locations have been fully recced, risk-assessed, and deemed suitable by the organisers. Participants enter the Peak Divide at their own risk. Prior to the event, communication between organiser and participant should be via email; during the event, communication should be via Whatsapp. Participants must stick to the organiser’s Peak Divide GPX route. Participants must obey all Highway Code rules, and not stray from designated footpaths and trails. Participants agree that they are physically and mentally able to cover the Peak Divide route, within the organiser’s pacing requirements. The organiser reserves the right to edit the Peak Divide route at any time. During the event, if a participant chooses to leave the Peak Divide route they understand that all consequences of this action are borne by them, and they must inform the organiser. This includes participants that leave the event entirely. In a non-emergency situation, participants should contact the organiser. In an emergency situation, participants should ring the emergency services. Participants are responsible for any fees or costs that result from any searches, or accidents.

3/ SIGN-ON, WAIVER, STAMPS & BRIEFINGS
Participants are expected to read the pre-event information emails, to fill in an Information Form pre-event (including signing a waiver), to sign-on, to get their stamp at the three key points, and to attend the mandatory start briefings in Manchester on morning one and Edale on morning two.

4/ RUNNING EQUIPMENT
The organisers have prepared a Mandatory and Suggested kit list for running the Peak Divide. You agree to carry all mandatory items, and seriously consider the suggested items.

5/ OVERNIGHT (& CAMPING) EQUIPMENT
The organisers have prepared a Mandatory and Suggested kit list for the Peak Divide overnight. You agree to bring all mandatory items, and seriously consider the suggested items. These don’t need to be carried on the run; we will transfer for you to the finish each day.

6/ ALLERGIES, DIETARY
REQUIREMENTS/MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Participants must disclose any allergies, dietary requirements (/preferences) and/or medical conditions when requested. Participants with medical conditions that knowingly require certain treatments must carry them for the duration of the event. We can hold items at feed stops (roughly half-way through each day) if you’d like/need - please let the organiser know.

7/ BEHAVIOUR
Participants, at all times, should conduct themselves in a manner that does not discredit themselves or the organisers. Participants must be considerate and respectful to other trail users, and the countryside that the Peak Divide navigates. Peak Divide is a Trash Free Trails Approved event. Participants must not drop or leave any litter anywhere, at any time. We will happily accept any litter, within reason, at feed stops. If we see any littering in action, we will be forced to ask you to leave the event.

8/ THE OVERNIGHT
The event’s overnight stay is at an official campsite in Edale, where we will have a communal, covered, social space, and pre-booked camping pitches. There are showers and toilets. Participants are required to pitch in the event’s designated area, are responsible for their own camping setups, and agree to adhere to any rules of the campsite.

9/ ACCOMMODATION
Standard Entry includes a camping pitch only. Participants are required to bring the mandatory camping list.
/ Hire: One-Person and Two-Person tent hire is available directly from the organiser. Tent hire does not include sleeping bag and sleeping mat. Please book via the organiser here.
/ Glamping: bell tents with made-up beds that are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

10/ MEDIA
The organisers will document Peak Divide. Each participant hereby grants the organiser (and their partners) the perpetual right to use and publish all Peak Divide content in any and all media. Participants release the organiser of all liability from such use, and waive any right to any compensation for appearing in any of the words/photographs/film/video recorded at Peak Divide.

11. POSSESSIONS
The organiser cannot be held responsible or liable for any personal possessions during the course of the event - including items on participants, with the organiser, or at the overnight camp. This includes any vehicles.

12. DOGS
Dogs are permitted at Peak Divide once the organisers are notified, and with the agreement that owners are fully responsible for their dog’s capabilities and safety, and for their behaviour towards other Peak Divide attendees and other trail users. We cannot be held responsible for any issues.

13. DEFERRALS. CANCELLATION/REFUNDS.
If you cancel: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for a whole host of reasons, but do have options for deferring your place, based on the time before the event start date. See more here: https://www.peakdivide.com/deferrals

If we cancel: We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the event at any time, in the unlikely event that weather conditions are deemed dangerous, or due to any other reason that makes the event unviable. In this situation, if prior to the event, we will transfer participant’s entries to a rescheduled date, or offer credit to the organiser’s future events. The organiser cannot be responsible for any associated travel costs.

Any refunds we make will be minus any sunken fees (typically 5-10% of entry).

14. INSURANCES
The event and organisers have relevant insurances, but it is the responsibility of participants to ensure they have personal insurance for any issues around event cancellation, or that might arise outside of the organiser’s responsibilities or remit - participants not being able to attend the event last-minute, or non-UK citizens needing medical care, for example. 

15. LAW & JURISDICTION
England & Wales

→ PD Distance / 77 kilometres
→ PD Elevation / 1670 metres+, 1690 metres-
→ Saturday: 42 kilometres; Sunday: 35 kilometres

START
Saturday 17 April 2027
→ Central Manchester, from 08:00
FINISH
Sunday 18 April 2026
→ Central Sheffield, from 14:00

The Peak Divide is not a race.

DAY ONE (SATURDAY)
→ Manchester-Gee Cross (Shops) / 16KM
→ Gee Cross - Gnocchi Gap (CP Feed Stop) / 26KM
→ Gnocchi Gap - Edale (Overnight Camp) / 42KM

DAY TWO (SUNDAY)
→ Edale - Ladybower (CP Feed stop) / 54KM (13KM)
→ Ladybower - Sheffield (Finish) / 77KM (35KM)

→ Hosted two-day trail run with GPX route, checkpoint support, beacon runners and photography

→ [Optional] Friday Night Shakedown Social in Central Manchester

→ Medical provision

→ Tracking

→ Day One: start brews, lunch, dinner.

→ Divide campsite setup and social in Edale. Bring your own camp kit, hire a tent from us, or upgrade to one of the fancy glamping tents. All available nearer the event date, if required.

→ Egg & Spork National Championship race.

→ Day Two: breakfast, brews, lunch and snacks.

→ Bag transfer both days

→ Peak Divide Shuffler pack + snacks, PD Partner offers.

→ Twelve-week training/shuffling plan, prepared by our friends at KOTWF.

→ VAT & Booking Fees. Boring.

Peak Divide Day One - Manchester-Edale - is 41KM (25.5 Miles)

Peak Divide Day Two - Edale-Sheffield - is 35KM (21.5 Miles)

These might sound like big distances, but see it as just spending the day outdoors!

Once broken down into stages they make a good, accessible challenge for all; a super step onto the next stage in your running.

Don’t expect to be running the whole 76KM - there are hills, or points where you will tire, and there is nothing wrong with walking sections; most people do.

That said, we do need you to maintain a pace throughout the day, because we don’t want runners on the remotest Kinder plateau section in the dark - not least because it is one of the highlights to see!

We will have a feed stop at the foot of Kinder (26KM into the run), and will need you to reach there by 15:00 (5.5 hours):

Overall average, including all stops - 4.5-5KPH (3MPH)

Running average - 6-7KPH (4MPH)

So, to put the distances into perspective:

→if shuffling at the steadiest pace (4.5-5KPH) - you’ll be out for 8-9 hours on D1, arriving into Edale at 17.00-18.00 … and Sheffield 15.00-16.00

→if shifting at a quick-ish pace (6-7KPH) - you’ll be out for 6-7 hours on D1, arriving into Edale at 15.00-16.00 … and Sheffield 14.00-15.00

→if you’re getting your foot down, and not slowing/stopping much (8-10KPH) - you’ll be out for 4-5 hours on D1, arriving into Edale at 13.00-14.00 … and Sheffield around 13.00.

This is presuming you’ll turn up to the start in Manchester in footwear suitable for trail running (a right mix of on and off road in this case) and your favourite running outfit. On top of that you'll need:

MANDATORY

→ Mobile Phone Fully charged + signed up to Peak Divide Classic WhatsApp group.

→ Power Bank. It's vital you can stay in touch with us, check maps and are able to contact emergency services if needs be. This could be shared between pairs.

→ Navigation Device. This can be your phone, a dedicated watch or paper maps, but you will have to navigate on the move.

→ Head Torch – for non-daylight hours and inclement weather on the tops.

→ Hat and Gloves

→ Emergency Foil Blanket or Bivvy Bag

→ Lightweight Insulated Jacket

→ Waterproof Jacket

→ Water Bottles/Bladder Enough capacity to carry 0.5 to 1 litre

→ Your favourite snacks, for in-between our feedstops

→ Vest/Pack to carry all of the above in . Typically 10-18L.

SUGGESTED‍ ‍

→ Running poles

→ Personal Care Kit - Tissues-Wipes / Compeed / Sudocrem

→ Waterproof trousers - if the forecast looks ominous...

→ Camp Mug and Spork. Peak Divide is a Trash Free Trails Gold standard event so those with their own mugs and cutlery get extra Gnocchi.

→ Your Tesco Clubcard (for Gee Cross)

Remember, we will carry this in our vans from the start in Manchester to the campsite at Edale so, size-wise please keep it modest!

MANDATORY

→ Tent
→ Sleeping Mat
→ Sleeping Bag
→ Warm, cosy jacket
→ Fresh (dry) set of clothes

SUGGESTED

→Travel Towel
→Travel Pillow
→Sandals/other shoes
→Washbag
→Mug + Spork