Derbyshire Dales Trail Run

Ilkeston, United Kingdom • 14 Sep 2025

Derbyshire Dales Trail Run takes place at Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire. It offers three scenic distances: 22km, 15km and 9km, each showcasing the Peak District’s beauty. Runners start on the Monsal Trail beside the River Derwent, with views of Chatsworth House, then pass Edensor before a descent into Manners Wood and a rewarding finish.

The course is clearly signed with pink arrows and tape, and hazards are marked at junctions. The atmosphere is welcoming, with encouraging marshals, water stations, and finishers’ medals. It’s a plastic-free event, with a personalised certificate, chip timing, and bib number; spectators welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 km
402 m+
15 km
305 m+
9 km
168 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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