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2 races
Event overview
Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike through the stunning Peak District, England’s oldest National Park!
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!
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.
Highlights
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Fully supported
With trek masters, signposted routes, medics, and toilets all along the route, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.
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Fuelling your adventure
Regular pit stops with snacks and refreshments, a fresh buffet lunch and a hot meal waiting for you when you finish.
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Everybody is a winner
At the finish line you’ll be greeted with cheers, fizz and of course your Mighty medal.
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Enjoy the moment
You'll be able to treasure your Mighty Hike memories forever, as all your professional photos are free to download.
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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 photos
- 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.
- Bag transfer
- Cafe
- 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 Farm 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.
- 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
Amazing volunteers, people taking part, spectators that showed up in different places cheering people on. Tamsin, Peak District 2024
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, hiker of the Peak District, 2023
The food was amazing, the toilets all clean, the cups of tea were amazing!! Deanna, Norfolk Coast 2024
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, Mighty Hiker 2023
Just WOW, I have entered quite a few races in my time but doing a Mighty Hike was by far the best organised I have ever been to. Macmillan are an amazing organisation and have been a massive help to me and my family throughout our darkest times, yesterday they did not let us down!
We were amazed by the organisation that goes into Macmillan Mighty Hikes. Everything from the support from the staff on the course to the food and the information you get is outstanding. It's off the scale.
Races at event
- Sat 19 Jul
- #1 of 2
Half Marathon
08:50
Age 14 & over
Sign up £20
Fundraise £250
- 14.2 miles hiking + 410.88 m ascent
- Sat 19 Jul
- #2 of 2
Marathon
06:50
Age 14 & over
Sign up £25
Fundraise £250
- 26.2 miles hiking + 753.74 m ascent