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 fifth year. A series of four races using the MapRun7 app.

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!

(Android users – If the maps below do not appear, switch off then back on Location Services).

Race 1 Monyash – live from 29/03/2024

Starting from the old market cross on the village green, the first race in the series visits the beautiful deep valley of Lathkil Dale, the impressive remains of Magpie Mine and the surrounding limestone plateau. The Old Smithy Tea Rooms are close by for post-race refreshments.

Race 2 Wetton – live from 01/05/2024

The second race explores the impressive hills and dales around Wetton. Including the old copper mines of Ecton Hill in the north, the Manifold Valley and the stunning views from the top of Wetton Hill.

Race 3 Thornhill – live from 01/06/2024

An opportunity to visit the summit of Win Hill and explore the extensive woodland on the shore of Ladybower Reservoir.

Race 4 Bonsall – live from 01/07/2024

From Wensley Dale in the north to Bonsall Moor in the south, a complex network of paths and tracks starting from the old lead mining village of Bonsall.

MapRun is great fun and you can take part at any time you choose. All you need to do is download the MapRun7 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 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

Download and guidance on using MapRun with your phone, or MapRunG with a Garmin watch plus set-up and GPS issues can be found here.