Dovedale Dash
The Dovedale Dash is a 4.75 mile cross country race through Dovedale, tackling fields, open ground and a memorable crossing of the River Dove at the Stepping Stones.
| Date | Sunday 4th October, 2026 |
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| Distance | 4.75M + other events: 1.25M Children’s Dash |
| Location | Thorpe Pastures |
| Town/City | Ashbourne |
| Area | Derbyshire |
| Start postcode | DE6 2AW |
| Start time | 11:00am |
| Organiser | Erwin Van Vroenhoven |
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The Dovedale Dash is a 4.75 mile cross country race through the spectacular landscape around Thorpe and Dovedale in the Derbyshire Peak District. Starting from Thorpe Pastures, the route heads into the valleys of the River Dove and River Manifold, following field paths and open ground through one of the area's most recognisable countryside settings.
Runners can expect a traditional cross country challenge with varied natural surfaces, fast descents, narrow sections and changing conditions underfoot. A defining feature of the course is the crossing of the River Dove beside the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones, where runners make their way directly through the water before continuing around the valley. The combination of open fields, riverside running and uneven terrain makes the Dash a distinctive test from start to finish.
The Children's Mini Dash provides a separate 1.25 mile race around the foot of Thorpe Cloud for younger runners. The main Dovedale Dash regularly attracts a large field and has become a well established part of the local running calendar, with its mass start from Thorpe Pastures, dramatic Peak District surroundings and famous river crossing giving the event a character all of its own.
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Results
| Results | Status |
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| 2025 - Dovedale Dash results | |
| 2023 - Dovedale Dash results | |
| 2022 - Dovedale Dash results |
- Verified
- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
