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Goyt Valley Challenge

Buxton, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2025

Goyt Valley Challenge is an off-road endurance event starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Buxton, Derbyshire. It offers two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with around 4,000 ft of ascent, and a short 14.3-mile route with about 2,000 ft of ascent, both traversing the western Peak District to Axe Edge, Goyt Valley, Shining Tor, Lamaload Reservoir, Kettleshulme, Taxal Moor and Fernilee Dam. Organized by High Peak LDWA, the event features Fabian4 timing, checkpoint refreshments and a hot meal at the finish, plus a commemorative buff and optional finish certificates. No dogs; under-18s must be accompanied. Please bring your own mug; no mug, no drink. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Buxton

Race information

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26 mi
4000 m+
Long - 26.2 Miles
14 mi
2000 m+
Short - 14.3 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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