The 6th running of the Dark & White Spring Trail Run Series – three rounds of classic trail running all in and around the Peak District National Park. There is a choice of a long (14-17km) or short (5-8km) course at each round.

Using our tried and tested formula of designing courses in conjunction/liaison with the rangers at the Peak District National Park in some of the most spectacular and scenic areas of the Peaks we will hopefully introduce you to some new tracks, trails and places which you didn’t even know existed! Wherever possible we aim for the courses to be as close to 100% off road as possible in quiet countryside away from main roads, traffic, crowds, congestion, noise etc. All we want you to see, hear and experience is Peak District trail running at its very best.

Please be aware these events are extremely popular and are highly likely to sell out well in advance – early entry is advised to guarantee a place.

Entry Fees

Single Round Entry
Long (14-17 km): £16 £14*
Short (5-8 km): £12 £10*

*Affiliate £2 discount per event – for competitors who are either; a member of a UKA affiliated club (with UKA Number) or the Trail Run Association (TRA Number). 

On the day or late entry is subject to availability and costs an additional £3

Online Entry Opens on 17th October 2021

Entry closes 1 week before the event or when the entry limit is reached.

Entry Limit

Maximum of 300 participants per event. 50 on the short course.

*Where possible entry limits will be increased once we can confirm whether or not the routes will be subject to the National Trust’s entry limits.

Classes

M: male 17 to 39
MV40: male 40 to 49
MV50: male 50 to 59
MV60: male 60+

F: female 17 to 39
FV40: female 40 to 49
FV50: female 50 to 59
FV60: female 60+

Round 3 | Meerbrook | Sunday 3rd April

Location: Meerbrook Village Hall, Meerbrook Leek Staffordshire ST13 8SL

Timing Awards* 

Long: Men: Gold sub 1:35 Silver 1:35 – 1:55 Bronze 1:55+
Long: Women: Gold sub 1:45 Silver 1:45 – 2:05 Bronze 2:05+

Short: Men: Gold sub 0:35 Silver 0:35-0:40 Bronze 0:40+
Short: Women: Gold sub 0:40 Silver 0:40-0:45 Bronze 0:45+

* Timing awards may be amended on the day of the event depending on ongoing underfoot and weather conditions.

Distance

Long – 16.8 km/10.4 miles
Short – 6.6 km/4.1 miles

Round 2 | Buxton | Sunday 20th March

Location: Burbage Institute, Nursery Ln, Burbage, Buxton SK17 6UL

Timing Awards* 

Long: Men: Gold sub 1:30 Silver 1:30-1:50 Bronze 1:50+
Long: Women: Gold sub 1:40 Silver 1:40-2:00 Bronze 2:00+

Short: Men: Gold sub 0:40 Silver 0:40-0:50 Bronze 0:50+
Short: Women: Gold sub 0:48 Silver 0:48-0:58 Bronze 0:58+

* Timing awards may be amended on the day of the event depending on ongoing underfoot and weather conditions.

Distance

Long – 16.2 km/10 miles
Short – 6.2 km/3.9 miles

Round 1 | Castleton | Sunday 6th March

Location: Castleton Village Hall, How Lane, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33  8WJ view on Google Maps

Timing Awards* 

Long: Men: Gold sub 1:25 Silver 1:25-1:40 Bronze 1:40+
Long: Women: Gold sub 1:35 Silver 1:35-1:50 Bronze 1:50+

Short: Men: Gold sub 0:33 Silver 0:33-0:40 Bronze 0:40+
Short: Women: Gold sub 0:38 Silver 0:38-0:55 Bronze 0:55+

* Timing awards may be amended on the day of the event depending on ongoing underfoot and weather conditions.

Distance

Long – 15 km / 9.3 miles
Short – 5.6 km / 3.5 miles