Monsal Trail Half Marathon

Bakewell, United Kingdom • 10 Apr 2027

Monsal Trail April Half Marathon & 10k Weekend

The event is a weekend of road-free trail races held at Bakewell Station in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Races take place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April and offer a choice of two distances.

The route follows the Monsal Trail, a former Midland Railway line. The course passes through four tunnels and crosses the Monsal viaduct. The terrain is multi surface and undulating. Detailed route maps and GPX files are provided.

Entry choices:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10k

Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, and trophies and prizes for leading runners. On-the-day entry fees, subject to availability, are listed as Half Marathon £40 and 10k £35. Event information is sent to registered entrants before race day.

Race headquarters are at Bakewell Station, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1GE. There is no general car parking at Bakewell Station other than for disabled motorists. Two large pay and display car parks are located about 500 metres from the station in the town centre. The road to Bakewell Station is a no through road and drop off is not feasible. Parking, spectator facilities, and a café are available about a mile along the trail at Hassop Station, which provides a warm up route to the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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