This is an open race, registered, permitted and insured through the FRA and organised by Steel City Striders. It is part of the 2014 Gritstone Series. It starts and finishes under the Dam wall at Upper Derwent Reservoir with registration at Fairholmes Car Park on the northern most point of Ladybower Reservoir (SK173893). The route is 10.9 km/486m of accent (category BM), it heads up onto Derwent Edge and descends from Salt Cellar Boulder with some great views and terrain to enjoy along the way (see photo). There will be marshals positioned at key points around the route and any turns without a marshal will be flagged. Entry is available on the evening for £5 per person or you can pre-enter for £4 entry form>> (Striders club members - entry paid for by club). Some food will be available after the race for all competitors and this is included in the entry fee.... see results of 2013 race>> Money made from the event will be donated to Edale Mountain Rescue who provide emergency support for the event.

There is planty of parking available at Fairholmes car park (£2.50 for 2 hours; free after 6pm) and in the laybys along the road leading to the car park (free, but 10 or more minutes jog to the start). Please allow plenty of time to get to the start line for 7pm. There are toilet facilities at the visitors centre. For further information contact the Race Directors Dean or Steve.

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