The Butterfly Effect – Purple Emperor
From Rasselbock Running
- Date Sun 9th August 2026
- Location Heanor, Derbyshire
- Price £29.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Top rated
This is a five star event
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Butterfly Effect – Purple Emperor, hosted by Rasselbock Running on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, in the beautiful Shipley Country Park, Heanor, Derbyshire. This vibrant event not only celebrates the enchanting beauty of butterflies but also pays homage to the rich history of the park, which dates back to the Doomsday Book in 1086. Participants can look forward to a series of exciting race distances, where they can earn stunning medals that showcase the striking Purple Emperor butterfly, known for its elusive nature and dazzling colors. Join us for a day filled with nature, camaraderie, and a chance to contribute to the conservation of these marvelous creatures while adding to your Rasselbock collection. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of butterflies and the stunning landscapes of Derbyshire!
The Butterfly Effect – Purple Emperor
Sun 9th August 2026
Organiser's Description
Welcome to Shipley Country Park in Derbyshire, an area steeped in history and was even mentioned in the Doomsday Book back in 1086! The land has been part of a stately home, hunting lodge, and, as always in this area, a coal mine. We’ll be putting on a series of events celebrating the butterflies (and sometimes moths) from around the world! Hopefully, you can join us and add the medals to your Rasselbock collection.
The next in the butterfly series is all about the breathtaking Purple Emperor, usually found in south and centeral England milling around treetops before ocasionally heading down to ground level for sustenance. These vivid colours have been on a decline in recent years and are hard to spot as they’re so rarely down at eye level. We want to show off these purple wings and imortalise them in a spectacular medal!
The next in the butterfly series is all about the breathtaking Purple Emperor, usually found in south and centeral England milling around treetops before ocasionally heading down to ground level for sustenance. These vivid colours have been on a decline in recent years and are hard to spot as they’re so rarely down at eye level. We want to show off these purple wings and imortalise them in a spectacular medal!
Races
-
Entry
£29.00
Booking for more than 1?
Reviews
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
5.0
7 reviews
My second event with Rasselbock Running and they didn't disappoint! Love the endurance loop format and the routes they create are always interesting - technical, sceneic, mix of terrains, hills, shade and open spaces - important when doinf several loops at each event! This one was hillier than others, but a nice equal balnace of 'what goes up must come down' - thanks for another great event guys!
This was the first time my wife and I had done an event like this. She hadn't run much in the past and I had only run shorter distances. We felt extremely welcome. The event was well organised, the route was interesting and the people was really friendly. The range of sweets and snacks at the aid station was very much appreciated. We both ran further than we'd ever ran before and were both euphoric afterwards.
Location
Derby Lodge Cafe, Heanor, DE75 7, United Kingdom
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
The Butterfly Effect – Purple Emperor
