Mighty Hikes | Peak District
Sat 18 Jul 2026 Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK 30% off

Mighty Hikes | Peak District

Starting in Bakewell, trek through rolling hills and rugged moorland in the Peak District, exploring England’s oldest National Park while supporting people living with cancer.

2 races

  • Sat 18 Jul 2026
  • #1 of 2
Bakewell Showground, Bakewell > Knotlow Farm Caravan & Campsite, Buxton

Half Marathon

08:50

Age 14 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £250

  • 14.2 miles hiking + 410.88 m ascent
  • Sat 18 Jul 2026
  • #2 of 2
Bakewell Showground, Bakewell

Marathon

06:50

Age 14 & over

Sign up £25

Fundraise £250

  • 26.2 miles hiking + 753.74 m ascent

Event overview

Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike through the stunning Peak District!

Mighty Hikes are an award-winning series of marathon and half marathon hikes, taking place in some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK. If you’re looking for a fun way to get fit, a memorable day out with friends and family, and a chance to celebrate or remember a loved one, then Mighty Hikes are for you. 

And it doesn’t matter if you’re lacing up your boots for the first or fiftieth time – you'll be supported every step of the way!

hikers

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.

Hike solo and meet friends along the way or sign up with a team of friends and family for a memorable day together.

Highlights

  • Fully supported

    With trek masters, signposted routes, medics, and toilets all along the route, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

  • Fuelling your adventure

    Regular pit stops with snacks and refreshments, a fresh buffet lunch and a hot meal waiting for you when you finish.

  • Everybody is a winner

    At the finish line you’ll be greeted with cheers, fizz and of course your Mighty medal.

  • Enjoy the moment

    You'll be able to treasure your Mighty Hike memories forever, as all your professional photos are free to download.

  • Not sure where to start?

    Once you sign up, you’ll have access to expert training advice and fundraising tips to smash your £250 target.

Event video

  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Teams

Save 50% when you register a team of 5+ people!

It's easy to create a team...

Follow the steps to become a Team Captain when you register. Make sure you have a list of names and email addresses of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, an email invite will be sent to your team members with a bespoke link for them to fill out their own registration form and join your team.

As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.

Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.

Start times

  • 06:50 | Full marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 06:50
  • 08:50 | Half marathon waves will start every 20 minutes from 08:50

Difficulty

Hilly with easy terrain.

Most people can expect to complete the full marathon Mighty Hike between 7 and 12 hours, and between 4 and 6 hours for the half marathon depending on terrain and ability.

  • Bag transfer
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Bakewell Showground
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AH
UK

Free parking

There's free parking for all hikers at the start line at Bakewell Showground which can be booked when you register.

Free shuttle bus

Free shuttle buses will run from the half marathon finish at Knotlow Campsite back to the car park in the afternoon.

Kit list

You will need to be prepared for all weather and bring all the essentials needed for the hike. A full kit list is readily available.

Supporters

Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit stops.

Dogs

Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs. This includes at any of the start and finish venues. 

Amazing volunteers, people taking part, spectators that showed up in different places cheering people on. Tamsin, Peak District

Feeling quite emotional and proud, what an achievement! Thank you to all the volunteers that gave us the encouragement to carry on. All done for such a good cause. Hayley, Peak District

The food was amazing, the toilets all clean, the cups of tea were amazing!! Deanna

I hiked this marathon in memory of my late partner. It was, and will be one of the best things I’ve ever done. Phillipa

All the support was amazing! This was our first marathon and one of the most rewarding and emotional experiences I've had. Andi

The volunteers at the pit stop were super friendly, the selection of snacks was fantastic, the stewards along the way were full of smiles and encouraging words, and the finish was brilliantly set up (the food was delicious!) I've done other charity half marathon walks before and they didn't even come close to this as far as organisation and support is concerned. Claire

What a truly incredible day that was. EVERYTHING has been thought of by the organisers. To all the beautiful people I met during the course of the day, thank you for sharing your amazing stories and general banter. It made the whole experience so enjoyable, and the end very emotional. Gary

Amazing day with my sisters doing our first Mighty hike! Was tough going but the organisation and help was second to none. All the food and snacks and encouragement from everyone was awesome. Lynsey

I can't get over how well organised this was today. The event team were amazing from start to finish and really looked after every one. The pit stops were fantastic, food was gorgeous and the smiles and cheers of support helped to push us through. Thanks so much for making it so special. Rosemary

Thank you for the amazing organisation of today’s event. Nothing bad could be said. Big shout out to my Macmillan Nurses Christina, Astra and Helen. Life wouldn’t have been the same without you. Michelle

Another fantastic Mighty Hike, loved it from start to finish. No other event is so well organised, from the welcome to the personalised finish line. Thank you for having us. Kate

Thank you to all the lovely marshalls and event organisers for an incredible day. The views were unforgettable and it was so great to chat to the kind and friendly people we met along the way. We'll definitely be back! What a buzz crossing that finish line! Kaija

  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Single use plastics

  • There are refill stations where you can fill your reusable bottle to avoid handing out bottled water
  • Compostable cutlery, plates and cups are used across the start, lunch and pitstops
  • The event day bib is fully recyclable

Recycling

  • A specialist company collects and sorts the rubbish post-event to ensure as much is recycled as possible
  • All Mighty Marshals and other staff are briefed to pick up any rubbish they see along the route on the day
  • There are plenty of bins at each pit stop for participants to use

Energy

  • The power at Mighty Hikes is provided by hybrid generators
  • Energy-efficient LED bulbs are used to light the marquees

Races at event

  • Sat 18 Jul 2026
  • #1 of 2
Bakewell Showground, Bakewell > Knotlow Farm Caravan & Campsite, Buxton
Half Marathon

08:50

Age 14 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £250

  • 14.2 miles hiking + 410.88 m ascent
  • Sat 18 Jul 2026
  • #2 of 2
Bakewell Showground, Bakewell
Marathon

06:50

Age 14 & over

Sign up £25

Fundraise £250

  • 26.2 miles hiking + 753.74 m ascent

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