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High Peak 40

Buxton, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Event details

The High Peak 40 is scheduled for Saturday 19 September 2026 in Buxton, GB. It is a 40-mile ultramarathon that uses a mix of trails and road, with the route starting and ending in Buxton. The 2026 edition marks the event's 40th year anniversary. The event has a time limit of 14 hours.

Entry and logistics

Entries open on 11 October 2025 and close on 5 September 2026. The minimum age to enter is 18 or older. Entry fees listed are an Early Bird price of £45.00 and a Standard fee of £50.00 (standard fee applied from 01/01/2025). The entry system shows 137 participants registered so far. To enter, competitors must log in or register their details with the SiEntries system. The event organizer is listed as High Peak 40 and a dedicated event website is provided. 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
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