Monsal Trail April Half Marathon & 10k (Sunday)

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  • Date Sun 6th April 2025
  • Time 10:00
  • Location Bakewell Station, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1GE
  • Price £27.75 - £33.06
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10km, Half Marathon

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Monsal Trail April Half Marathon & 10K, taking place on Sunday, April 6th, 2025! Organized by Nice Work, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the Peak District's most iconic trails. With both a half marathon and a 10K option available, runners of all abilities can enjoy the beautiful, traffic-free course that winds along a former Midland railway line. Participants will traverse stunning landscapes, including four railway tunnels and the breathtaking Monsal Viaduct, making this not just a race, but a visual feast for nature lovers.

Starting and finishing at Bakewell Station, the course features a multi-terrain path with a mix of tarmac and hard track. The half marathon is perfect for those prepping for spring marathons or as an exciting introduction to the distance, while the 10K option provides a thrilling challenge as well. As you race, you'll not only be competing for bespoke medals and trophies but also enjoying a sustainable event experience, as Nice Work is committed to minimizing its carbon footprint. Don't miss out on this fantastic running event in the heart of the Peak District—join us for a day filled with camaraderie, achievement, and stunning scenery

Monsal Trail April Half Marathon & 10k (Sunday)

Sun 6th April 2025

A group of people walking on a paved path towards a tunnel in a hilly landscape. The area is surrounded by grassy hills and sparse trees under a cloudy sky. A metal fence lines the left side of the path.

Organiser's Description

Take to one of the most iconic trails of the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy!

This is a Nice Work race
This means that it is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.

Event Overview:
This one is a corker. Traffic free and with a flat-ish surface throughout, the Monsal Trail is made up from a former Midland railway line taking you through four railway tunnels and across the spectacular Monsal Viaduct. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, this half marathon is ideal for Spring marathon training. It's suitable for experienced runners but also a great introduction to the half marathon distance for runners of all abilities. Or, perhaps you fancy the 10k option...?
A racing treat at any distance, you'll want to join us for this sell-out race!

Course Details:
The race starts and finishes at Bakewell Station and heads along the Monsal Trail to a turnaround point at Miller’s Dale, before returning to Bakewell and the finish. The course is multi terrain, on a mixture of tarmac and hard track.
Runners in the 10k will be following the same half marathon route, but turn at the 5k mark (inside the first tunnel) to return back to the finish at Bakewell Station.

The course will be traffic-free but will be used by other Trail users including walkers, dog walkers, horses and cyclists. We ask that all runners keep to the left hand side of the trail, to be aware of, and respect, other trail users and take extra care where the trail narrows.

Route Map:
You can view the route maps below. You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.
Half Marathon
10K

Available Distances:
Half Marathon / 10K

Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophy with e-certificates & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners (both distances)
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories (both distances)
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior (both distances)
Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit (both distances)

On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
Half Marathon: £35.00
10K: £30.00

A note on racing sustainably:
We are doing our best to work sustainably and to ensure that the carbon footprint of our races is kept as low as possible. We are always working on new initiatives and you can read more about these...  here!

A note on headphones:
Due to new UKA rules that came into force on 01 April 2024, in the ear and over the ear headphones are no longer permitted at running events unless otherwise stated. Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, if you do choose to wear bone conducting headphones, then we ask that you have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions.

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.

Races

  • Monsal Trail (April): 10K

    Sun 6th April 2025 (10:00)

    £27.75

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Monsal Trail (April): Half Marathon

    Sun 6th April 2025 (10:00)

    £33.06

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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NCN 680, Bakewell, DE45 1, United Kingdom

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