Mountain Marathons


Rab Mountain Marathon


One of the major events Dark & White organise is the annual two day Rab Mountain Marathon. Run under FRA (Fell Running Association) rules and guidelines this is a classic mountain marathon/navigational challenge in the mountains for solos or pairs; all courses are set up on a score basis with a time limit therefore fitness, event strategy and navigational skill is the key to success. Competitors have to be self sufficient for the two days; there is a remote campsite on the Saturday night. Rab (www.rab.uk.com) provide a superb range of prizes.

Mini-Mountain Marathons


Each Autumn/Winter D&W organize a series of shorter mountain marathons (mini-MM's) in the Peak District - these are 3 hour events aimed at testing both competitors legs and brains. Each entrant is supplied at the start with a bagged colour OS map extract over-printed with all the required event information.

The aim of the events is to navigate your way between a series of checkpoints and collect as many points as you can in a specified time period. Armed with your map (and your brain!) it is up to you to decide the optimum route based on your fitness/ability. Each checkpoint has a score, and generally the ones which are further away and more difficult to get to are worth more points.

If you take longer than the allotted time you are penalised some of your hard earned points. Those taking part can either enter as a solo or as a pair in various classes; a wide range of abilities always take part. Event timing is electronic by SPORTident, see www.sportident.co.uk for details.


Forthcoming Mountain Marathon events


2013 Summer Evening Mini-Mountain Marathons - Wednesday 31/7/13 - NW Peak District. Two hours of superb fell/trail running and navigation. Open to solos or pairs of all abilities. SPORTident timing. **ENTRIES OPEN**

Date: 31/07/2013
Duration: 2 hours
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location: Start venue confirmed 1 month before the event
Prices: Single from £ 10 per person, Team from £ 9
For more details or to enter this race click here

RaceKit Mini-Mountain Marathon Spring Series 2013 - 11/8/13 - Totley/W Sheffield/NE Peak District. 3 hours of great moorland trail running. **RE-SCHEDULED FROM THE POSTPONED EVENT IN MARCH - ONLINE ENTRIES OPEN**

Date: 11/08/2013
Duration: 3 hours
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location: Totley AC Pavilion, Lane Head Road, Sheffield - click here for a map.
Prices: Single from £ 11 per person, Team from £ 10
For more details or to enter this race click here

2013 Summer Evening Mini-Mountain Marathons - Wednesday 28/8/13 - White Peak/Peak District. Two hours of superb fell/trail running and navigation. Open to solos or pairs of all abilities. SPORTident timing. **ENTRIES OPEN**

Date: 28/08/2013
Duration: 2 hours
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location: Start venue confirmed 1 month before the event
Prices: Single from £ 10 per person, Team from £ 9
For more details or to enter this race click here

The 7th Rab Mountain Marathon - Lake District 28th/29th September 2013. Classic two day mountain marathon with long and short score courses (NEW: additional age classes on both courses for 2013).

Date: 28/09/2013
Duration: Long score: 7 & 6 hours; Short score: 6 & 5 hours
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location: Lake District - exact venue confirmed 1 month before event
Prices: Single from £ 52.5 per person, Team from £ 52.5
For more details or to enter this race click here

Rab Mini-Mountain Marathons 2013 - Sunday 3/11/13 - Round 1/2. Four hours of hilly/testing running & navigation on Dark Peak open moorland. Open to solos or pairs. SPORTident timing. Run under FRA rules.

Date: 03/11/2013
Duration: 4 hours
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location: Dark Peak/Peak District - exact location confirmed 1 month before event
Prices: Single from £ 18 per person, Team from £ 17
For more details or to enter this race click here

Rab Mini-Mountain Marathons 2013 - Sunday 15/12/13 - Round 2/2. Four hours of hilly/testing running & navigation on Dark Peak open moorland. Open to solos or pairs. SPORTident timing. Run under FRA rules.

Date: 15/12/2013
Duration: 4 hours
Event Type: Mountain Marathon
Location: Dark Peak/Peak District - exact location confirmed 1 month before event
Prices: Single from £ 18 per person, Team from £ 17
For more details or to enter this race click here