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Andrew Heywood Memorial - Windgather

Buxton, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2026

Event details

The Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather race takes place on Sun 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, England. The race starts and finishes at the Burbage Institute, Bishops Lane, Buxton, SK17 6UL (grid reference 044730). The course distance is 21.7 km (13.5 miles) with 762 m (2500 ft) of ascent. The event is the 20th anniversary running of this race. Minimum age for entry is 18. The race holds a permit and carries UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.

Entry and race format

Pre-entry is available with a pre-entry fee of £14.00. Entry on the day is allowed with a fee of £16.00, but pre-registration is preferred and day entries are not guaranteed. A commemorative memento will be given to all pre-entries. Team entries are not allowed. There are no junior races listed for this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Buxton

Race information

Website Registration
14 mi
13.5 Miles
22 km
21.7 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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