The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10k Weekend is an annual event that takes place on the scenic Monsal Trail in the Peak District. The race starts at the historic Bakewell Station and offers runners the chance to experience stunning views over the Derbyshire Dales, pass through four tunnels, and cross the iconic Monsal Viaduct. Participants can choose between a half marathon or 10k on either Saturday or Sunday. This event is ideal for those training for autumn marathons and offers a traffic-free, multi-terrain course through beautiful countryside. The weekend includes trophies, medals, and free race photos.
Races
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
10km
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon (Saturday), organized by Nice Work Race Management, takes place on Saturday, 25 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, along the traffic-free Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal Viaduct.
Race Date:
26 October, 2025
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon (Sunday), also organized by Nice Work Race Management, runs on Sunday, 26 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, using the same scenic out-and-back route on the Monsal Trail.
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The Monsal Trail October 10 km (Saturday), organized by Nice Work Race Management, is set for Saturday, 25 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, following a scenic out-and-back route on the Monsal Trail that turns around at the 5 km mark.
Race Date:
26 October, 2025
The Monsal Trail October 10 km (Sunday), also hosted by Nice Work Race Management, will take place on Sunday, 26 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, using the same course format with an early turnaround inside the first tunnel.
Weather based on historical averages.
FAQs
What is the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
How long is the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
Where does the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon (Saturday), organized by Nice Work Race Management, takes place on Saturday, 25 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, along the traffic-free Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal Viaduct.
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon takes place in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon elevation gain is 90 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon (Saturday), organized by Nice Work Race Management, takes place on Saturday, 25 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, along the traffic-free Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal Viaduct.
How long is the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon take place?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon takes place in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon elevation gain is 90 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
How long is the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
Where does the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon (Sunday), also organized by Nice Work Race Management, runs on Sunday, 26 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, using the same scenic out-and-back route on the Monsal Trail.
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon takes place in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon elevation gain is 90 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon (Sunday), also organized by Nice Work Race Management, runs on Sunday, 26 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, using the same scenic out-and-back route on the Monsal Trail.
How long is the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon take place?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon takes place in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The Monsal Trail October Half Marathon elevation gain is 90 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Monsal Trail October Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Monsal Trail October 10km?
How long is the Monsal Trail October 10km?
Where does the Monsal Trail October 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Monsal Trail October 10km?
How can I prepare for the Monsal Trail October 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Monsal Trail October 10km?
The Monsal Trail October 10 km (Saturday), organized by Nice Work Race Management, is set for Saturday, 25 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, following a scenic out-and-back route on the Monsal Trail that turns around at the 5 km mark.
The Monsal Trail October 10km is 10km long.
The Monsal Trail October 10km takes place in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
Runna classifies the Monsal Trail October 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Monsal Trail October 10km?
The Monsal Trail October 10 km (Saturday), organized by Nice Work Race Management, is set for Saturday, 25 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, following a scenic out-and-back route on the Monsal Trail that turns around at the 5 km mark.
How long is the Monsal Trail October 10km?
The Monsal Trail October 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Monsal Trail October 10km take place?
The Monsal Trail October 10km takes place in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Monsal Trail October 10km?
Runna classifies the Monsal Trail October 10km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Monsal Trail October 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Monsal Trail October 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Monsal Trail October 10km?
How long is the Monsal Trail October 10km?
Where does the Monsal Trail October 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Monsal Trail October 10km?
How can I prepare for the Monsal Trail October 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Monsal Trail October 10km?
The Monsal Trail October 10 km (Sunday), also hosted by Nice Work Race Management, will take place on Sunday, 26 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, using the same course format with an early turnaround inside the first tunnel.
The Monsal Trail October 10km is 10km long.
The Monsal Trail October 10km takes place in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
Runna classifies the Monsal Trail October 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Monsal Trail October 10km?
The Monsal Trail October 10 km (Sunday), also hosted by Nice Work Race Management, will take place on Sunday, 26 October 2025 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK, using the same course format with an early turnaround inside the first tunnel.
How long is the Monsal Trail October 10km?
The Monsal Trail October 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Monsal Trail October 10km take place?
The Monsal Trail October 10km takes place in Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Monsal Trail October 10km?
Runna classifies the Monsal Trail October 10km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Monsal Trail October 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Monsal Trail October 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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