DovedaleDash
The famous cross country race in thorpe, dovedale since 1953
There is a separate Children's race for the under 11's (changed from U10's!) and under 8's starting at 10 am. The race starts at the bottom of Thorpe Cloud close to registration. The race is c1 1/4 mile and runs down to the river Dove, under Thorpe Cloud and back up Lin Dale to the main race finish. You can accompany your children should you choose to. Last year we had 76 children from as far as Northumberland participating in the Mini Dash.
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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.
The course is mainly along field paths and open ground in the valleys of the river Dove and Manifold. One of the excitements is the crossing of the rivers Dove at the well known Stepping Stones.
“LOTS OF PEOPLE COME ALONG YEAR AFTER YEAR, SO THEY OBVIOUSLY ENJOY IT. IF YOU HAVEN'T RUN THE DASH BEFORE WHY NOT JOIN THEM AND HAVE A FUN DAY OUT”
The Dovedale Dash is run on a voluntary basis by local people, and all profits go to local charitable causes and the upkeep of the Thorpe Village Hall. The Dash is both a serious run for many runners and running clubs, often part of their championships, but it is also a fun run with many people even taking part in fancy dress. We like this unique combination!
TO INCREASE THE CHANCE OF BEING ABLE TO ORGANISE THE DOVEDALE DASH, WE HAVE DECIDED TO MOVE THE DASH FROM THE FIRST SUNDAY OF NOV TO THE FIRST SUNDAY OF OCT GOING FORWARD, i.e.
SUNDAY 3 Oct 2021
Thorpe Pastures our car park cannot be accessed when it is wet, and we have noticed weather conditions in November being wetter and wetter. Even if Covid wasn't there, we would not have been able to organise the Dash in 2020. Therefore the change of date. Please let people know!
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This website is maintained by Erwin van Vroenhoven, any questions or comments please email us on enquiries@dovedaledash.co.uk
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The surplus from the proceeds of the race go to local charitable causes and the upkeep of the Thorpe village hall. From the 2018 race entries we have been able to donate £3,500 to local charities. Derby Mountain Rescue Team (see photo) received £1,250 (Dovedale is one of their busiest areas!), Ilam School £300, Fenny Bentley School £300, Careline £400 and the Thorpe Village Hall £1,250. We are delighted we can support these fantastic causes and hope to do so for many years in the future. This year most of the funds will go to the village hall as urgent repairs are needed.
- THE DASH HAS BEEN GOING SINCE 1953
- CHECK WEBSITE BEFORE YOU TRAVEL AS BAD WEATHER / SODDEN CAR PARK MEANS WE MIGHT HAVE TO CANCEL
- NO PRE REGISTRATION
- ALL RUNNERS MUST REGISTER ON THE DAY OF THE RUN from 9 am
- the race starts at 11 am
- the children's race starts at 10 am
- NO CHARGE FOR CAR PARKING
- ENTRY IS £10 PER RUNNER >14
- ENTRY FOR UNDER 14'S £5
- price increases due to cost increase
- ENTRY CHILDREN'S RACE £2
- PLEASE BRING CORRECT CHANGE
with your help we are able to maintain our village hall and sponsor local charities
Race MarshaL ANDY CLARK'S advice
ARRIVE EARLY, SHARE CARS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
ONLY DRIVE ON THE PASTURES WHERE THE MARSHALS INDICATE
NO EXIT FROM CAR PARK UNTIL AFTER 11:15 AM
NO LARGE VEHICLES ON THORPE PASTURES - FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
change of dates for the 2021 dovedale dash
THE 2021 DOVEDALE DASH WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF OCTOBER, 3RD OCTOBER 2021