Tissington Trail Half Marathon | Sunday

Timetable

• 08:00 | Race HQ & Registration opens (at Ashbourne Leisure Centre)
• 08:45 | First coach to race start
• 09:15 | Final coach to race start
• 10:00 | Race start (at Parsley Hay)

Trail shoes

Trail shoes are recommended for this race, if you have them and especially if it has been muddy. But, your normal running shoes will also be fine; please just watch out for slippery surfaces.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

The race starts at Parsley Hay and finishes at the Ashbourne end of the Tissington Trail by Ashbourne Bike Hire.

The course follows a former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. This point to point route from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne is surrounded by beautiful countryside, the trail is ideal for a cracking half marathon and, because the route is slightly downhill all the way, you've got gravity on your side!

It is a multi-terrain course and all off-road so it cannot be accurately measured, although it is as close to 13.1 miles as we can get it using GPS technology.

Map

Water stations

There will be a water station approximately every three miles. There will also be a water station at the finish line. Some of these stations will also carry a mix of water, sugary drinks and snacks. 

Event HQ

Ashbourne Leisure Centre
Clifton Road
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1DR
UK

Start

The Tissington Trail, Parsley Hay, SK17 ODG

Parking

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.

• Bus Station, Postcode: DE6 1BW... 39 spaces
• Cattle Market, Postcode: DE6 1ED... 50 spaces
• Clifton Road, Postcode: DE5 1AA... 36 spaces
• Cokayne Ave, Postcode: DE6 1EJ... 119 spaces
• Fishpond Meadow, Postcode: DE6 1FN... 125 spaces
• Market Place, Postcode: DE6 1ES... 48 spaces
• Shawcroft, Postcode: DE6 1GD... 191 spaces

By bus

There are bus services available from Derby to Ashbourne Leisure Centre.

Race logistics

The race starts at Parsley Hay and finishing in Ashbourne. For that reason transport has been arranged between the Race HQ and Parsley Hay so that you arrive in time for the start of the race.

Coaches will take you to the race start from the Race HQ. If you are late, there is no further transport arranged to the start. No luggage can be left on the bus.

Please note that you do not have to get the coach to the start line. If you want to make your own way to Parsley Hay you are more than welcome to but please make sure that you have your race number.

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 
• E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior 
• Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit  

Great course and perfect weather today. The route is stunning. Shame that spectators are few and far between. Most cyclists on the trail were respectful of the runners. Pat R

This was a well organised event. The communication was great prior to the event and all went smoothly. All the marshals were very encouraging and the finishers medal is good quality and well designed. Will be back next year. Susannah G

The organisation of this event was great. I got on a bus within a couple of minutes arriving at the leisure centre just before 9. There was time at the start for a nervous wee (plenty of loos) and a warm up before the start. There were three drink stops with fizzy and Jaffa cakes on the 2nd and 3rd stops as well as water. The mile signs were slightly out according to my Garmin so I was worried that it wasn’t going to be the full half so was well pleased to find that it was slightly over. A well organised event. Recommended. Helen A

Absolutely loved this event! The scenes were epic, as much as it's downhill, you still had to work. Think this might be one of my fave half marathons & will be back next year! Jess B

The event was great, perfect conditions. I would probably notify competitors that it would be possible to wear old clothing to discard at the start area in the pre race instructions. Might reduce the plastic bags. Steve C

Fantastic race! Very well organised, event organisers were great & very happy! Course was stunning! My favourite race this year :) Rachael J

Great event, great course, great organisation. Angela G

Lovely local race across beautiful countryside, an even trail that gives everyone enough space. Aid stations perfectly positioned and a good level of support even tho the weather was changeable. Buses to start point very straightforward and ran net downhill back to my car. Very enjoyable way to start the weekend and a PB! Recommend arrive early if you want to park at the leisure centre that seemed to fill up by 8:15, plenty of toilets and lovely volunteers. Thank you :-) Steph B

Second year running and was aswell organised as the rest and never disappoint with the high quality medals. Thanks all, great job 👏🏻 Laura P

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended! Thank you!! Liz T

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