Nice Work
Tissington Trail Marathon
Next Race: 27/04/2025
Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Rd, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR
Come & join us for this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside!
This is a Nice Work race
This means that this is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.
Event Overview:
The Tissington Trail, the site of a former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton, runs along a 13 mile route from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne in Derbyshire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside the traffic-free trail is ideal for a cracking marathon and, because the route is slightly downhill on the way back, you've got gravity on your side! The race is suitable for both experienced and first-time marathon runners.
The Tissington Trail, the site of a former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton, runs along a 13 mile route from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne in Derbyshire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside the traffic-free trail is ideal for a cracking marathon and, because the route is slightly downhill on the way back, you've got gravity on your side! The race is suitable for both experienced and first-time marathon runners.
Course Details:
The route gently climbs up through glorious Peak District scenery before turning around with a 13.1 mile downhill finish – so fast times are likely. The race is an out and back from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay along the traffic-free Tissington Trail. The route gently climbs uphill towards Parsley Hay before heading slightly downhill and all the way back; its a great course for runners of all abilities and a fantastic introduction to the marathon distance for runners of all abilities.
Although the route is traffic-free, the trail will still be open to other trail users, including cyclists, walkers and horse-riders.
Please be aware that there is a six hour cut-off for this event. If it will take you longer please contact us at info@nice-work.org.uk
The route gently climbs up through glorious Peak District scenery before turning around with a 13.1 mile downhill finish – so fast times are likely. The race is an out and back from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay along the traffic-free Tissington Trail. The route gently climbs uphill towards Parsley Hay before heading slightly downhill and all the way back; its a great course for runners of all abilities and a fantastic introduction to the marathon distance for runners of all abilities.
Although the route is traffic-free, the trail will still be open to other trail users, including cyclists, walkers and horse-riders.
Please be aware that there is a six hour cut-off for this event. If it will take you longer please contact us at info@nice-work.org.uk
Route Map:
You can view the route map here. You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.
You can view the route map here. You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.
Available Races/Distances:
Marathon
Marathon
Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophy with e-certificates & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories
Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit.
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophy with e-certificates & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories
Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit.
On-the-day Enty Fees (subject to availability):
Marathon race: £45.00
T-shirts: £16.00
A note on racing sustainably:
We are doing our best to work sustainably and to ensure that the carbon footprint of our races is kept as low as possible. We are always working on new initiatives and you can read more about these... here!
Marathon race: £45.00
T-shirts: £16.00
A note on racing sustainably:
We are doing our best to work sustainably and to ensure that the carbon footprint of our races is kept as low as possible. We are always working on new initiatives and you can read more about these... here!
A note on headphones:
Due to new UKA rules that came into force on 01 April 2024, in the ear and over the ear headphones are no longer permitted at running events unless otherwise stated. Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, if you do choose to wear bone conducting headphones, then we ask that you have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions.
Due to new UKA rules that came into force on 01 April 2024, in the ear and over the ear headphones are no longer permitted at running events unless otherwise stated. Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, if you do choose to wear bone conducting headphones, then we ask that you have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions.
Event information will be sent to all entrants prior to race-day.
Location
Directions
Race HQ: Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1DR.
By Car:
There is plenty of car parking in Ashbourne Town Centre and there is also a small car park at the Leisure Centre – please remember to pay the appropriate charge. Please also remember to follow directions to Ashbourne Leisure Centre for Race HQ (not the race start).
By Bus:
There are bus services available from Derby to Ashbourne Leisure Centre.
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