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Name: High Peak 40
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Buxton

Buxton, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

High Peak 40 : Saturday 19 September 2026

The High Peak 40 is a 40 mile ultramarathon held in Buxton, GB. The route uses a mix of trails and road and both starts and finishes in Buxton. The 2026 edition marks the event's 40th anniversary. The event has a time limit of 14 hours.

Entries, eligibility and fees

Entries open on 11 October 2025 and close on 5 September 2026. The minimum age to enter is 18 on the event date. Entry is managed through SiEntries and requires an account or registration with that system. Entry numbers listed are 146 participants so far. Published entry fees are an Early Bird Special of £45.00 and a Standard Entry Fee of £50.00 (standard fee noted as applying from 01/01/2025). The event is organised under the name High Peak 40. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Buxton

Race information

Website Registration

40 mi

High Peak 40 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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