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High Peak 40

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

Buxton, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

High Peak 40

High Peak 40 is a 40 mile ultramarathon held in Buxton, GB on Saturday 19 September 2026. The course combines trail sections and road and both starts and finishes in Buxton. The 2026 edition marks the event's 40th anniversary.

Entries were open from 11 October 2025 until 5 September 2026. The event is listed as full and new applicants are placed on a waiting list. At the time of the listing there were 250 confirmed participants and 9 waiting list entries.

The minimum age for entry is 18 on the event date. A 14 hour time limit applies. Entry fees shown for the event are Early Bird £45 and Standard £50 from 01/01/2025. Entries and administration are handled through the SiEntries system and the event is organised under the High Peak 40 name. 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 Mile Ultramarathon

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

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