PEAK DISTRICT
Event Details
Our two-day stage race returns for another trip to the Peak District! Set in a spectacular location in the heart of the Peak District, expect brilliant trails for running and biking and beautiful setting for some fantastic paddling – a real test for the legs, arms and core!
A new location for us and one we are really excited to showcase. You can take a look at our 2024 video for an idea of what to expect.
An overview of the stages is below:
| Trio Masters | Trio Novice | Duo | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Saturday |
6 hours (trio) |
5 hours (trio) |
5 hours (duo) |
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Saturday evening |
2 hours (run) |
1 hour (run) |
2 hours (run) |
|
Sunday |
5 hours (duo+special) |
4 hours (duo+special) |
5 hours (duo+special) |
Trio = run, bike & kayak; duo = run & bike; special = a unique experience (all special equipment provided)
Our Peak District race is the perfect way to experience the thrill of adventure racing. Set in one of the UK’s most breath-taking landscapes, this event combines trail running, mountain biking, and kayaking into a fun, flexible and challenging experience.
Event highlights
Go at Your Own Pace: Whether you want to race at the sharp-end or enjoy a steady day out, you choose the pace that’s right for you.
No Experience Required: You don’t need any prior adventure racing knowledge – just a sense of adventure and a willingness to try something new!
All Specialist Equipment Provided: Kayaks, kayak equipment and special stage equipment are included, and bike hire is available, if needed.
Supportive Atmosphere: From fellow participants to our friendly Questars team, everyone is here to help you succeed and have a memorable weekend.
What to expect during each stage
- Navigate to as many checkpoints as possible within a set time limit.
- Choose your own route and decide how much time to spend on each discipline.
- Enjoy superb trails, varied biking routes and a stunning kayak section.
- Finish the day with a sense of achievement and a few stories to share!
Our events are designed to be fun, inclusive, and challenging for all ability levels. You don’t need to be a super athlete – just bring your enthusiasm and determination, and you’ll have a weekend to remember!
Our Peak District Adventure Race is your chance to explore, challenge yourself, and discover just how much you’re capable of.
Ready to start your adventure? Sign up now and make this THE year you CHOOSE to thrive and try something amazing!
Please see the following links for further details of our events, event format and what’s included.
We look forward to seeing you in July for a weekend of adventure!
Kim and Joe
Key Features
Solos & Teams
Take part on your own, in a pair or as a team of 3 or 4 people.
Score format
How many checkpoints can you visit in the time limit?
Kayaks provided
Sit-on-top kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids are all provided.
special stage
A unique and memorable special stage with all specialist equipment provided. Details to be announced on the day!
Bike hire available
You can hire a bike for this adventure race if needed.
Three disciplines to choose from
Questars adventure races give you the option to run, bike and kayak. You can choose which of the following disciplines you do (if you don’t want to do all three)…
- Trail Running
- Mountain Biking
- Kayaking
What are the distances involved?
We give you a map with all the run, bike and kayak checkpoints marked on and you see how many you can visit within the time limit. You choose which checkpoints to visit and in what order. Hence the time spent and distance covered on each discipline is up to you.
No specialist kit is required
All kayak equipment is provided and bike hire is available if needed. So all you need to take part is a pair of running shoes – and a sense of adventure!
Open to solos, pairs and teams
Take on the challenge of this adventure race on your own or team up with friends/family and go around together.
You can take part…
- on your own as a solo participant
- with another person (as a pair)
- in a team of 3 or 4 people
Pairs and teams who wish to be competitive must remain together for the duration of the race i.e. all team members do each discipline together (it is not a relay race).
Challenging for all
Questars adventure races are challenging for everyone, irrespective of your ability and previous experience. On average, a quarter of participants at a Questars event have never done an adventure race before. So if you are a complete beginner you will not be alone!
And if you are an experienced adventure racer, expect some stiff competition. From Olympic medallists to Adventure Racing World Champions, we have had them all take part in previous races.
Questars events attract athletes not just from the UK but also from overseas too.
Do I need a mountain bike?
Every participant needs a bicycle for this event (unless you only intend to enter the run-only event).
We recommend that you use a mountain bike (preferably with front suspension) as these are best suited to deal with the broadest range of off-road terrain and trail conditions that you might encounter during the race. You can either bring your own or hire one from our official provider.
However, you are welcome to use a different type of pedal cycle (e.g. a cyclocross bike) if you want to, as long as…
- it is designed to be used off-road (slick tyres are not allowed).
- you understand and accept that it may not be as suitable as a mountain bike and may therefore hinder your progress.
Anyone using an e-bike must declare this before they start and will be classified as non-competitive.
Event Base
Hope Valley College
Hope, S33 6SB
Car
Parking
Onsite parking at the venue for participants
Indoor Shelter
Hall providing large indoor space and shelter
Event Catering
Hot and cold food and drinks available onsite
Changing Rooms
Ladies and gents changing rooms and showers
Toilets
Permanent facilities with flushable toilets and running water
Race Options
Prices revert to our early bird price from 1 February (£175/£160 per person) and to our regular price from 1 April (£200/£185 per person).
Your event ticket includes three hot meals (vegan or meat options available) after the events on the Saturday and Sunday.
Camping (including vans/camper vans) is available at the venue for an additional cost of £10 per person per night.
Supporter tickets are also available and include camping on Friday and Saturday night and three hot meals (vegan or meat options available) on the Saturday and Sunday afternoon. It is also possible for supporters to take part in events ‘a-la-carte’ – please email us for further details.
A 20% discount is available for children aged 16 and under on event day. Please complete our child policy form here prior to signing up to receive the discount code.
Price Information
Entry fees increase as the number of places available decrease and the event gets closer. So to get the best price you need to enter sooner rather than later. See what’s included in the entry fee.
Timetable
Friday
| 18:00 | Event base opens |
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saturday
| 07:00 | Registration opens |
|---|---|
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08:00 |
Race briefing |
|
08:10 |
Map collection |
|
09:00 |
Event one - start |
|
19:00 |
Event two - start |
Sunday
| 08:00 | Event three - start |
|---|---|
|
14:00 |
Prize giving |
The times given above are provisional
The times above are given as an indication only and may alter slightly. Final timings will be confirmed in the week before the event when the start list is published.
Bike Hire
- 1 x 9/10 speed Hardtail MTB
- Helmet (on request)
- Tools/pump (on request)
- Puncture protection
- Collect at the event
- Return at the finish
- On-site support
- Damage waiver
Bikes for the event can be hired from Cyclexperience and collected from the event base on the day.
Cyclexperience have been providing a bike hire service at Questars adventure races for over 15 years now. They are offering the usual package for Questars participants which includes delivery, onsite support, post-ride maintenance and cleaning.
Hire bikes must be booked in advance. Booking early is strongly recommended to ensure availability.
Course Maps
Each team member will receive one copy of the course map on waterproof paper, with all the run, bike and kayak checkpoints marked on.
The course map uses Ordnance Survey (OS) 1:25000 Explorer map data.
