ABOUT
The Minninglow March explores a beautiful circular route from the pretty village of Parwich, a few miles North of Ashbourne, nestled in the Derbyshire Dales.
DATE / START TIME
SAVE THE DATE; Sunday 12th July 2026, 9am. 2026 entries opening soon
START / FINISH LOCATION
The Pavilion, Parwich
DISTANCE
The route is approximately 17 miles long with 2,000 ft of elevation
NAVIGATION
This is a self-navigation event, so please ensure that you are confident using either a GPX navigation system on your watch / phone OR a physical map & compass. We will only put minimal signage out on the course (such as at road crossings) & for the majority you'll be following public right of ways or well-used trails
THE QUEST
Collect and Deliver! You'll visit two points-of-interest on the route and will need to collect a card from each, and deliver them to the finish line in Parwich. There will be spot prizes at the finish for those with the funniest combination of cards!
AID STATIONS
There will be three aid stations for you to refuel & replenish your weary legs at during your Quest. There will be a selection of sweet & savoury snacks & light refreshments available, including REAL COCA COLA;
Aid Station 1 @ 3.5 miles - shortly after arriving on the High Peak Trail (you'll need it after the initial climb!)
Aid Station 2 @ 9.4 miles - before the "Cliff" descent into Carsington Village
Aid Station 3 @ 14 miles - in Bradbourne by the Church, to provide energy for that last push to the finish!
ENTRY FEE
£35 UKA / TRA affiliated (+£2 unaffiliated)
INCLUDED WITH ENTRY FEE
- specific event parking in Parwich, only a 2 minute walk to the start / finish area
- finishers memento embroidered patch
- finishers' goody bag containing light snacks & refreshments
- three aid-stations along the route (serving light refreshments incl. REAL COCA COLA)
- donation to Parwich Parish Council for maintenance of their beautiful village & facilities
- donation to local Ashbourne fundraiser, 1000 miles for 1000 smiles
- GPX of the route
- free to download event photos
- event results; please note that as this is the first edition of the event, we have decided to time the event manually. Results will be published within 24 hours of the event finishing
- unique discount code for The Derby Runner (online and in store) who are kindly supporting the event
PRIZES
1st, 2nd and 3rd male & female will be recognised with trophies from Well Worn Trails
ROUTE
Available to view and download HERE
ENTRY LIMIT
150 participants
Event held under UK Athletics Rules. TRA License number; 7359
QUEST T&Cs
Every Quest has rules, so here they are!
MANDATORY KIT
All participants will need to carry the following to take part in this event. We reserve the right to make the "adverse weather kit" mandatory as deemed appropriate;
- clothing suitable for the conditions
- trail trainers / shoes
- capacity to carry 500ml of fluids
- emergency food / snack
- whistle
- GPX of the route AND / OR physical map of the route (+ a compass if carrying a map)
- waterproof jacket with hood & taped seams
- waterproof trousers with taped seams (ADVERSE WEATHER KIT)
- warm hat (ADVERSE WEATHER KIT)
- gloves (ADVERSE WEATHER KIT)
AGE LIMIT
All entrants must be over 18 years old
TIME CUT-OFFS
We welcome both runners and fast walkers to take part in the Minninglow March. The overall cut-off for the event will be 6 hours (3pm Sunday afternoon), meaning that you'll need to be confident covering approximately 3 miles per hour, over trail terrain & up and & down hills
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
A full event guide will be emailed out to all entrants one week before the event is due to take place
DOGS
Dogs are not allowed to join you on the race unfortunately as the event is taking place under UK Athletics guidelines, but spectators are welcome to have well-behaved dogs at the start / finish area. There are lots of wonderful walks from Parwich, but please be mindful of livestock
CANCELLATIONS / TRANSFERS
As this is the first edition of the event and entry numbers are limited, cancelled entries will NOT be eligible for refunds. We understand that things out of your control happen and so if you find yourself unable to participate in the event, you can transfer your entry to another person up to one week before the event takes place. Transfer of entries will need to be completed by the original entrant on Si Entries
GET IN TOUCH
If you have a burning question that isn't answered above, we'd love to hear from you. Email us at info@ultraquest.co.uk
THE QUEST
Heading clockwise out (and up!) from Parwich, you'll explore limestone strewn paths, grassy fields and encounter many dry-stone walls. You'll be glad to hit the High Peak Trail for an easy section after all of that climbing, as well as our first Aid Station of the event! Indulge in real Coca Cola until your hearts content, and then head further along the High Peak Trail, reaching our first point of interest and the name-sake of this event - Minninglow Hill - your first location of the "Collect and Deliver" Quest!
And what a splendid first point-of-interest Minninglow is; ancient and mysterious, it is a large collection of ancient tombs strewn through a small woodland on the top of a hill, with a distinctive double ring of beech trees that make it a visible landmark for many miles.
Once you have summited Minninglow & collected your card, the route re-joins the runnable High Peak trail for a few more miles before our next point-of-interest; a scramble to the summit of Harborough Rocks, where your second item of the Quest awaits. If the weather is clear, from the trig point here you will be able to see panoramic views across the Peak District National Park.
After the trig-bag at Harborough Rocks, you may be relieved to know that there is no more High Peak Trail running left! Heading down from the trig, the route follows trails across farmland and open-access land but fear not! As before you must descend the "Cliff" into Carsington Village, your second Aid Station awaits. More Cola and you'll be on your way to the quaint village of Brassington. This isn't the only picture-perfect village you get to enjoy though, as the village of Bradbourne is only a short jaunt away on beautiful trails.
Once you've admired the buildings in - and views from - Bradbourne, as well as your third & final Aid Station of the Quest, you're almost at the finish. Continue along the trails, deliver your two items to the finish line in Parwich & your reward for a Quest well completed is yours. Make the finish line team burst with laughter if your card combination is hilarious & you may also win a spot prize!
VISITING PARWICH
We're very grateful to Parwich Parish Council for letting us host the Minninglow March from their fabulous spot in the Derbyshire Dales. Help up to say thank you by visiting the local businesses whilst at the event, keeping the village free from event litter & giving a smile to any locals you see!
CAMPING
If you'd like to make a weekend of the Minninglow March, why not camp over Saturday evening ready for the race on Sunday? Only a short walk away there is the Foufinside Campsite based in Parwich, which is suitable for both tents & caravans. It is also dog friendly.
FOOD
The Sycamore Pub in Parwich offers a wide selection of food & drink if you're in need of a refuel after the event.
COFFEE
Holly from the Coffee Pod will be attending the event so that you can fuel up on caffeine pre & post run!
THANK YOU
A big thank you to The Derby Runner who are supporting this first edition of the Minninglow March. If you need any running supplies or shoes, please return the love and shop locally with them either in store or Online.
