High Peak 40

Buxton, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

High Peak 40 : 19 September 2026

The High Peak 40 is a 40-mile ultramarathon held in Buxton, England. The course uses a mix of trails and road and both starts and finishes in Buxton. The 2026 event marks the race's 40th anniversary. The event has a 14-hour time limit for completion.

Registration and entry

Entries open on 11 October 2025 and close on 5 September 2026. The minimum age to enter is 18 or older. Entry numbers are listed; at the time of this listing there are 170 participants. Entry fees are an Early Bird rate of £45.00 and a Standard fee of £50.00 (standard fee applies from 01/01/2025). Registration and entries are managed through the SiEntries system, which requires logging in or registering details.

The event organizer is listed as High Peak 40 and the official website is highpeak40.co.uk. Social channels are associated with the event. Event terms, cancellation and refund policies are published by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

40 mi
High Peak 40 – 40 Miles
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