Monsal Trail Half Marathon Weekend

Bakewell, United Kingdom • 24 Oct 2026

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10k Weekend

The event is a two day trail running weekend held at Bakewell Station in Bakewell, Derbyshire. It takes place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026 and offers a choice of race distances.

The course follows the Monsal Trail, a former Midland Railway line. The route runs through four tunnels and crosses the Monsal viaduct. The surface is traffic free and described as multi terrain and undulating. Organisers provide route maps including downloadable GPX files.

Runners can enter either day or both days. On-the-day entry fees are listed as Half Marathon £35 and 10k £30, subject to availability. Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, and trophies and prizes for leading runners.

Practical information notes that there is no general car parking at Bakewell Station except for disabled motorists. Two large pay and display car parks are located around 500 metres from the station. There is additional parking, spectator facilities, and a cafe about a mile along the trail at Hassop Station.

The event is presented by Nice Work and is intended to support autumn marathon training and trail running on a clearly marked, traffic free route. 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.
Trail runs nearby

An in-person 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park. Organised by Run 4 U and Perform Running Club, with free parking and refunds available up to one day before the event.

Three trail routes start at Bakewell Showground and explore varied Peak District terrain including moors, valleys and parts of the Pennine Way. The Half Marathon route includes outposts and does not allow dogs.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park where runners complete as many 400 m laps as possible within 6, 12 or 24 hour limits, with chip timing, an aid station and indoor facilities on site.

A memorial trail run of about 5.5 miles from Worksop College into Clumber Park on 31 May 2026, with marshalling, first aid support and a finisher medal. All profits are donated to Cancer Research.

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