The Big Dipper Half Marathon

Taking in the Derbyshire countryside and the Peak District National Park, the route sees runners tackle 510m (1,675ft) of ascent across the course. Starting near The Hyde Park Inn in Dronfield, The Big Dipper heads out towards Barlow, Shillito Woods and then climb up and through the hamlet of Unthank. The course is gruelling, hilly and has a sting in the tail - but completing it puts you in a small, select group of runners.