Course
Cross-country race over field paths and open ground in the valleys of the rivers Dove and Manifold, starting at 11am from Thorpe Pastures. The best-known feature is the crossing of the River Dove at the Stepping Stones. A 1.25 mile Mini Dash for under-12s circles Thorpe Cloud and climbs back through Lin Dale.
Key dates
- ★Race dayOctober 2027 · date to be announced
About
The famous cross country race in thorpe, dovedale since 1953. The Dovedale Dash is a cross country race of 4 3/4 mile, run by 1200 to 1400 people of all abilities. The venue is the picturesque area around the village of Thorpe near Ashbourne and Dovedale in the south of the Derbyshire Peak District.
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