Ladybower Reservoir Trail Half Marathon & 50K Ultra / Hope Show The Showground

Travel Directions

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Address: Hope Show The Showground, Marsh Farm, Castleton Rd, Hope, Hope Valley S33 8RZ

If using the app What3Words, use the words ///clincher.diary.scrum for exact event village location


How to get there?

Get the full directions here.


Parking Area

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There is plenty of free parking on site; however, due to the layout of the Event Village, you may experience congestion if you arrive close to your race start


Distances and Start Times

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Please click HERE to view the race information page for races coming up in the next 7 days, if there is a start time change it will be linked from the bottom of this page.



54K: 7:00 AM (Saturday, 27th September 2025)


22K: 9:00 AM (Sunday, 28th September 2025)



Kindly note that the information provided is subject to change. We recommend checking the guide to be sent closer to the event.


Common Venue Questions

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Terrain

A spectacular loop from Hope Valley, summiting Win Hill before stretching your legs to take in Ladybower, Derwent and Howden reservoirs. Your final summit takes you onto the rolling moors to enjoy Back Tor, Derwent Edge and Whinstone Lee Tor before descending to the Thornhill Trail and back through to Hope Village.


Wheelchair / Pram Friendly?

Regrettably, it's not suitable or safe for wheelchair athletes or buggy runners to participate due to the terrain.


Are Dogs Allowed?

Dogs are allowed, but please consider the terrain before bringing them along.


Included in which Season Pass?

  • Annual Pass
  • North and Midlands Pass

Bag drop?


There will be an informal bag drop within the event village for you to leave any belongings during the race. Please ensure your label is attached to your bag before dropping it off with our marshals.


Anything left within the bag drop is left at your own risk.


Are there different routes compared to previous years?


Yes they are, new event village location, improved routes, bigger and better than before but still in the same areas with many of the same paths and peaks

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