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High Peak 40

Buxton, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Event details

The High Peak 40 is scheduled for 19 September 2026 in Buxton, Great Britain. It is the event's 40th anniversary edition and is a 40 mile ultramarathon that follows a mix of trail and road terrain. The route starts and finishes in Buxton. The published time limit for the event is 14 hours.

Entries and practical information

Entries open on 11 October 2025 and close on 5 September 2026. The minimum age to enter is 18 or older. Entry numbers listed at the time of the source were 128 participants. Entry fees are shown as an Early Bird rate of £45.00 and a Standard fee of £50.00 (applicable from 1 January 2025). Entry is managed through the SiEntries system and requires competitors to register or log in before entering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Buxton

Race information

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40 mi
High Peak 40 Miles
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