Peak District Mighty Hike
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Bakewell DE45 1AQ, Bakewell
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Peak District Mighty Hike
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About
Do something Mighty for Macmillan! Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike a full or half marathon through the stunning Peak District, England’s oldest National Park!
Start in the charming town of Bakewell and hike through the stunning landscapes of the Peak District. Expect rolling hills, rugged moorland, and stunning views in England’s oldest National Park.
Marathon and Half Marathon
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026
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Bakewell, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Bakewell DE45 1AQ, UK
Start times
Saturday, Jul 18, 2026
Marathon: 6:45 AMHalf Marathon: 8:45 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Peak District Mighty Hike
Marathon
26.2mi
free
Half Marathon
13.1mi
free
Marathon
26.2mi
free
Half Marathon
13.1mi
free
Route information
The Peak District Mighty Hike is your chance to explore the beauty of the Peak District, England’s oldest National Park! Starting in Bakewell, this is one of our flatter hikes, where you’ll walk alongside crystal-clear rivers and disused railways, with fantastic views over the countryside along the Pennine Bridgeway and Midshires Way.
View the marathon and half marathon route on Google maps.
What's included
Save 50% when you register a team of 5+ people! (£25 marathon, £20 half marathon).
Included in your registration fee are:
- Your Macmillan hiking top
- Training and fundraising support from your dedicated Mighty Hike team
- A fresh buffet lunch, pit stops filled with snacks and a hot meal to finish
- Regular pit stops with toilets and medical support
- Expert mountain leaders to keep you on track
- Free professional photos to remember your incredible achievement
- A special medal and glass of bubbly to celebrate crossing the finish!
How to get there
Bakewell DE45 1AQ, UK
Get full directionsParking for the full marathon and half marathon is at Bakewell Showground, DE45 1AQ.
Free shuttle buses will run from the half marathon finish at Knotlow Farm back to the car park in the afternoon.
You can book parking when you register.
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
The hike will set off in waves 20 minutes apart, from 6.50am for the full marathon and 8.50am for the half marathon.
You will book your start wave when you register. These are given on a first-come, first-served basis and we advise hikers with a slow pace to book the earliest start wave available to give plenty of time to complete the route.
For the full marathon, we estimate that the fastest walkers will finish in around 7.5 hours while the slowest walkers could take around 12.5 hours.
For the half marathon, we estimate that the fastest walkers will finish in around 4 hours while the slowest walkers could take around 6 hours.
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