Welcome to the Gritstone Series

The Gritstone Series is back again for 2025

The 2025 Gritstone Series features 6 iconic Peak District fell races which take you through some of the best spots in the Peak. You will tackle tough climbs, fly down hair-raising descents dart through Mother Nature at her best. Finished off with a slice of cake.

Points mean prizes, stepping up and sponsoring the 2025 series is Scott Running! Scott alongside Accelerate Running Store and Accelerate Physio and Coaching are providing some incredible prizes for the series.

Amazing volunteers coordinate all of the races that make up the series, this raises vital money for their local communities. Doing fantastic work in their respective towns and villages such as first aid points, and school roofs. This keeps the races and communities going for many more years to come.

How does the series work you may be asking… to qualify for the series you need to complete any 4 of the 6 races (details below). Choose races from the series that appeal to you most, Salt Cellar is not to be missed. Be a part of this one of a kind series!!!

For you legends who are up for a challenge… the True Grit Award is here for you. The True Grit award can claimed by anyone, but there’s one catch. You accept the challenge of completing all 6 races in the series. In exchange, you get the honour of being a True Gritter and receive some pretty marvellous gifts. Find out more about the True Grit award Here

What are you waiting for? You can enter Here

The Races