Join us at the Monsal Trail Half Marathon on Sunday 25th October.

Fancy a shorter distance? There is also a 10K run happening the day before—on Saturday 24th October. Sign up below.

Challenge yourself while raising money for our work welcoming refugees.

Image courtesy of Nice Work

What?

  • 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! Find out more here.

When?

  • The Half Marathon will take place on the morning of Sunday 25th October 2026, at 10am.

  • The 10K will take place the day before, on the morning of Saturday 24th October 2026, also at 10am.

Where?

  • Bakewell — the Monsal Trail. Starting at Bakewell Station, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1GE

Why?

  • Upbeat Communities relies on donations from generous members of the public to fund a great deal of our work. That’s why we’re looking for some enthusiastic fundraisers: to raise vital funds so we can keep supporting refugees at all ages and stages through English classes, support groups, community meals, and much more. These projects offer a lifeline of community and belonging for refugees rebuilding their lives in the UK — but we need your help to sustain them into the future.

Who can take part?

  • Anybody who is a capable runner. We would not recommend either of these events for you if you are not an experienced runner.

How do I sign up?

  • Please use the form below to register your interest, and our team will be in touch with you to discuss the next step of your fundraising journey. We’ll support you every step of the way, so you don’t have to worry if you have never fundraised before.

  • You are welcome to pay for your place if you would like to. Otherwise, Upbeat Communities will be happy to pay your fee — but we ask that you commit to trying your best, with our support, to raise £150 towards our work with refugees. If you don’t manage to raise this amount, we’d ask that you cover the price of your place yourself.

Further details & FAQs


Sign up below

Fill out your details and we’ll be in touch. Please keep an eye out for our email, including in any spam/junk folders! If we don’t hear from you, we won’t be able to book you onto the event.