Peak Raid Anytime MapRun Series – Run hard, run easy, run anytime!
Born out of the pandemic, and now with over 2000 competitive runs, Peak Raid Anytime is back for a fourth year. Using the MapRun6 app, a series of four races.
Think fell running requiring good route choice and navigation skills. The courses are planned to provide great running in more remote ‘off the beaten track’ locations, along footpaths and over areas of open access land in the Peak District. All events have a score format so you select your own route and run as hard or as easy as you like!
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Race 1 2023
The series starts with a social launch from The Crispin Pub in Great Longstone on Saturday 25 March. Start anytime between 10:30am and 11am and members of the team will be on hand to say hello and support newcomers to MapRun. The race will remain live for a competitive run until the end of August.
Race 2 2023
Starting from the small village of Combs. The course heads out to the remote moorland of Combs Moss and the footpath network around the Meveril Brook Valley.
Race 3 2023
Race 3 explores the moorland tops and valleys from Three Shires Head to Back Forest. Lud’s Church offers an interesting route choice for the adventurous.
Race 4 2023
Visiting the stunning area around Stanage Edge. Impressive views and great running from High Neb to Carhead Rocks and beyond.
MapRun is great fun and you can take part at any time you choose. All you need to do is download the MapRun6 app onto your phone, or use a Garmin watch and MapRunG, select an event and go – it really is that easy! You can also use any GPS enabled device and send us your .gpx or .fit file.
Guidance on using the MapRun app can be found here: https://explorerevents.co.uk/map-run-guidance/
Find out more about the MapRun app here: https://maprunners.weebly.com/
The series uses footpaths and areas of open access around the Peak District. Think fell running requiring good route choice and navigation skills. The courses are planned to provide great running in more remote ‘off the beaten track’ locations, along footpaths and over areas of open access land in the Peak District. All events have a score format so you select your own route and run as hard or as easy as you like!
The races have a time limit of 2 hours, all controls score 20 points and there is a penalty of -10 points for each minute late.
The MapRun app allows you to compare your performance with others using the online leader board and tracks.
The first race goes live on Saturday 25th March with a series launch in Great Longstone, then a new event will be released at the beginning of May, June and July. All four races count towards the overall competition.
The series results will be updated at the end of each month and will be published on the Explorer Events website: www.explorerevents.co.uk
Any questions please get in touch: info@explorerevents.co.uk