Bakewell, Peak District
22nd MARCH 2026
7k/13.5k

B R & PUDDING R CE

Race Info

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Based at the iconic Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room in Bakewell, our Beer and Pudding race is the ultimate trail based treat. Both the long (13.5km) and short (7km) routes have been curated to provide a great variety of Peak District trail running for all. Taking in the picturesque Monsal Trail, surrounding woodland, the River Wye and stunning routes across Derbyshire. When you arrive back at the Taproom the Trails For Good team will be waiting with your complimentary beer and pudding, and we hope you'll stick around for a few more pints and some pizza.

Distances

Important info

Scroll right for all essential event details from timings to the kit list.

Access to event HQ at the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room
Secure bag-drop
Professional timing with full race results on completion
Downloadable route maps (Routes.pdf, Short gpx & Long gpx)
Spectacular waymarked routes taking in wonderful Peak District views
Outdoor First Aid qualified marshals and qualified event parademics
A beer from Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room and a Bakewell Pudding
Prizes for the Female and Male race winners
A portion of your race entry fee will go towards trail repair and nature recovery projects across Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park. See Our Objectives for more details.

See our Event Disclaimer/Terms & Conditions here.

Your race entry fee does a lot of good to protect the green and wild trails and communities that host our events:

1. we give generously to local nature and trail repair projects

2. we choose local suppliers for your post-race food and drink

3. we use more environmentally friendly race equipment to reduce our impact

Head to Our Objectives to learn more.

For TRA races, to count as an affiliated entrant, you only need to be a member of an affiliated UK Athletics club, you do not need to be registered with England Athletics

To enter this event you must be aged 18 or over on the 22nd of March 2026. This is to comply with the UK Athletics rules for competition.

Click any of the 'Enter now' buttons on this page or click here to complete our online registration form through the SiEntries website. Entreis close at 12:00 noon on 20th March 2026.

On the morning of the race, head to the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room to collect your race bib and timing equipment. Be sure to have all of your running gear with you for a mandatory kit check. The start line is roughly a 5-minute walk from registration, so please plan to arrive at the Tap Room to register a minimum of 20 minutes before the wave start time you select when completing your online registration. Final race instructions will be issued 4 weeks prior to race day.

LONG COURSE

Runners will be required to carry the below mandatory kit. Failure to present any of the items during kit check in registration or to marshals on course will result in instant disqualification from the event without refund. This is for your safety along with that of our event staff and other runners.

Waterproof jacket - with taped seams and integrated attached hood
Waterproof trousers - with taped seams
Suitable off-road running shoes - fell/trail shoes
Hat/buff and gloves (head and hand cover)
Spare dry long-sleeve layer
Sufficient nutrition for the race plus an emergency 500 calories

Foil blanket/emergency shelter
Fully charged mobile telephone in a waterproof case (or waterproof phone)
Drinking water (minimum 500ml filled at start)
Reusable race cup or bottle
Whistle
A GPS device with the route downloaded (i.e. watch, phone or similar), or a map & compass with the route marked.

SHORT COURSE

Runners will be required to wear suitable off-road running shoes and are strongly advised to wear and/or carry kit appropriate for the expected and potential weather conditions.

Please be aware that the definitive kit requirement list will be sent in the Race Instructions document, shared around 30 days pre-event.

ENTRIES

FRIDAY 20TH OF MARCH 2026

12:00pm - Online race entries close

RACE DAY

SUNDAY 22ND OF MARCH 2026

8:30am - Registration and Bag Drop open.

9:00am - The first wave of long course runners start.

Every 10 minutes - The next wave of long course runners start.

10:00am - The first wave of short course runners start.

10:15am - Registration is closed.

10:30am - The start line is closed.

12:00pm - The finish line is closed.

13:00pm - All bags must have been collected from Bag Drop.

Time to Enjoy the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room and all Bakewell has to offer.

With limited public transport options to Bakwell on Sunday mornings, we appreciate a car may be your only way of getting here, so we ask that whereever possble you car share with friends and family also taking part and top marks if you can grab a lift with someone in an electric vehicle.

There is limited parking at the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room in the Riverside Business Park and so we please ask you to utilise the extensive public parking in town such as at Bakewell Bridge (Pod Point EV charging available) and the Bakewell Showground, and if you do park on public roads please be considerate of residents.

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*This race is licensed by the TRA and will be run under UK Athletics rules.