The Maverick Peak District Trail 2026

Name: The Maverick Peak District Trail 2026
Start: 2026-05-29T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-29T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

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The Maverick Peak District Trail 2026

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£10 - £165

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About

Challenge yourself in Central England's notorious Peak District. Popular amongst all trail runners, these testing routes climb some of the areas highest points and take you onto the famous Pennine footpath. After the race, enjoy a DAYS alcohol-free beer and the stunning setting around you.

Ultra - 101k, Ultra - 55k, Half Marathon - 28k, and 2 more

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Sat, May 30, 2026

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Bakewell, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Start times

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Ultra - 101k: 6:30 AMUltra - 55k: 8:00 AMHalf Marathon - 28k: 9:00 AMMiddle - 10k: 10:30 AMShort - 6k: 10:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Maverick Peak District Trail 2026

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Middle - 10k

10km

£39

Half Marathon - 28k

28km

£49

Ultra - 55k

55km

£89

Ultra - 101k

101km

£165

Route information

The Peak District is one of Maverick Race's most hotly anticipated events of the year. Trail runners come from all corners of the UK to enjoy the challenge that Maverick and the Peak District present.

The race kicks off from the Bakewell Showground before heading out into the National Park. Climbing over moors and descending down toward river valleys, this course takes in abandoned rail-lines, the Pennine footpath, as well as tackling some of the areas towering peaks.

If you would like to get a real taste of trail running and the great British outdoors all in one then this is a fantastic race to get involved with.

What's included

Metal Finisher's Medal
Clearly marked courses
Timed event
Official Photography
Food & Drink Available
Bag Drop Area
Fully stocked outpost
GPX of the route

How to get there

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

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Parking

There is plenty of free parking at the event venue.

By Train

The closest railway stations are Matlock, Buxton, or Chesterfield - all of which are about a 20 minute drive to the venue. East Midland Railway run trains from London St Pancras to Matlock, taking approx 2hr 30mins.

Event day logistics

Age Requirements

Please note that all under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Cut-off Times

Please see the Maverick Race website for cut off times

Water & Nutrition stations

Please note; there are no aid stations on the short & sprint route.

This will be a plastic-free event, so please be sure to bring your own reusable bottle or cup.

Plastic-Free Event

Maverick Race is making every effort to make this season 100% plastic-free. For this reason, there will be no plastic cups at this event, so runners should bring a reusable cup or bottle with them to refill at the stations located on route.