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Monsal Tinsel Trail Christmas 10K

Name: Monsal Tinsel Trail Christmas 10K
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05
Location: Bakewell

Bakewell, United Kingdom • 5 Dec 2026

Monsal Tinsel Trail Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Run

The event takes place on 5 December 2026 at Bakewell Station in Bakewell, Derbyshire. It is described as the first festive run on the Monsal Trail and offers multiple distance options on a traffic free trail through Peak District scenery.

Distances:

10k
5k
Junior Run

The course is multi terrain and undulating. Route maps and downloadable GPX files are made available for participants. The event includes a bespoke medal for finishers, free photographs, and trophies and prizes for leading runners. There is also a prize for the best dressed runner in fancy dress. Event information will be sent to registered entrants before race day.

Race headquarters are at Bakewell Station. There is no general car parking at Bakewell Station other than for disabled motorists; town centre pay and display car parks are located about 500 metres from the station. Hassop Station, roughly a mile along the trail, provides additional parking, spectator facilities and a café. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Bakewell

Race information

Registration

10 km

Christmas 10k

5 km

Christmas 5k

Junior Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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