Most of the 4.75 mile course is over field and dale on rough paths and tracks. It features the exciting and spectacular crossing of the river Dove at the Dovedale Stepping Stones beauty spot.
The start from a wide field of runners on Thorpe Pastures into narrow Lin dale followed by the river crossing is amazing. The race is in its 65th year but we are definitely not ready to retire yet! The Dash will be held on Sunday 6th October at 11:00 am. Advertisement Advertisement Sign up to our daily newsletter Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Derbyshire Times, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
The first race was held 70 years ago in 1953 and was a challenge race between cyclists and runners of the Derby Mercury Running Club. From 1988 Thorpe village took over the organisation of the Dash. Parking for cars and coaches will be signposted on the day from the main road through Thorpe village.
From Ashbourne, follow signs to ‘Dovedale’ along the A515. From Buxton, turn right off the A515 at the Tissington/Thorpe crossroads, four miles north of Ashbourne. Cars coming from Stoke or Leek should follow signs to ‘Ilam’ from the A52/A523 junction.
Coaches from Stoke and Leek should go via Ashbourne and Buxton Road. The start of the race and signing on is at the marquee on Thorpe Pastures. Normally about 1500 runners of all ages and capabilities compete.
Daniel Haworth from Matlock AC won last year’s Dash in a time of 27:04 mins. The all time .