Race Date: Saturday 24th October 2026

The Blurb:

An exciting half marathon and 10k race on one of the most iconic trails of the Peak District with epic views over the Derbyshire Dales

Starting at the old Bakewell station site, the Monsal Trail is made up from a former Midland Railway line taking runners through four tunnels and across the spectacular Monsal viaduct. The course is surrounded by beautiful scenery and an ideal race for Autumn marathon training. There is a choice of half marathon and 10k distances and take place on both Saturday and Sunday, choose between one or both days!

281 runners for the Saturday version of the Monsal Trail half marathon. The Sunday edition had to be cancelled because of Storm Boelo blowing through. The male race winner was Andrew Hitchcock in 1.20.17. The female race winner was Catrin Akrill of Beeston AC in 1.34.56

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