Derbyshire's Double or Quit Race is back for 2024 with a new date, a new time and a new course but organisers are promising the 'same challenge'. In 2024 the event will be held on 8 September around Shipley Park in Heanor.

Hosted by Ilkeston Running Club, the unique race poses entrants with something of a dilemma - to run (or Nordic Walk) two 5 mile laps or turn left at the split point and head for the finish after one 5 mile lap. Both have to be completed within the time limit of 2 hours 15 minutes.

This may sound straightforward; however, the route is challenging multi-terrain which includes a long steep climb up ‘Cardiac Hill’ and a few others to get the blood pumping! There are motivational signs to lift the spirits as participants run or walk up the hills and marshals will provide an additional boost in the form of words of encouragement. The route predominantly uses bridleways, a variety of hard surface and grass, all good running trails.

The 5pm start time means there is enough time to do parkrun in the morning before heading over to Shipley Country Park for a few more miles. The start and finish is the same for participants in the 5 and 10 mile as they complete their distances within the deadline.

This is an annual charity race and to date the event has raised £17,500 for charitable causes, the money raised this year will once again go to the Treetops Hospice.

If you would like to know more, visit the Double Or Quit website.

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