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The Inov8 Big Dipper HM
#daretoride

14 Sep 2025

Dronfield, Derbyshire
Starts: 10:00
Distance: 13.1 Miles
Entry Fee: £32.00 - £34.00

For the bravest of hill-seekers; One of the toughest half marathon road races in the country!

Rolling through the North Derbyshire countryside and the Peak District National Park, the route sees runners tackle 1,675ft of ascent across our stunning and testing course. Starting at The Hyde Park Inn at the aptly named 'hill top' area of Dronfield, The Big Dipper heads out through the village of Barlow, towards Shillito Woods and then climbs up and through the hamlet of Unthank, before heading back into Barlow and skirting the edge of Holmesfield. ​The race takes place on closed roards surrounded by stunning countryside vistas and the north eastern edges of The Peak District National Park.​ Expecting a sprint finish? Think again. there's a sting in the tail as runners head back uphill back to the Hyde Park Inn for a well earned refreshment.

Organiser

Dronfield Running Club

Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 1UH
Mel Corby

Course

Distance:
13.1 Miles
Type:
Road
Profile:
Hilly
Laps:
1
See Map
Entry limit:
500
Remaining places:
489
Race licence:
Licence pending
Not suitable for wheelchairs

Facilities

  • Water stations
  • Distance markers
  • Toilets
  • Baggage store
  • No changing facilities
  • No showers
Race HQ:
Hyde Park, Hilltop Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1UH

Off-road parking is available within 2km of the start.

An iconic Big Dipper technical t-shirt is included in the entry fee. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for bookings made before the end of July; t-shirts for entries made after this date will be subject to availability on the day, but we will endeavour to have all sizes available. Registration will open at 8:30am for runners to collect their race number. Prizes for male and female winners and age categories. £100 course record prize. New for 2025 is our £100 best PB prize- open to all runners who have raced the Big Dipper in the past. The race has a 3 hour 30 minute cut off time, after which marshals will stand down and roads will be re-opened. Further details of the event are at www.dronfieldrc.co.uk/big-dipper

Entry Fees

The prices below include race fees, card charges and admin; there are no hidden extras.

Unaffiliated£34.00
Affiliated£32.00

Assuming this event does not sell out, entry on the day will be available for an additional £4.00.
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