Ranger Ultras High Peak Ultra

Event overview

The High Peak 70/100km Ultra is an out-and-back trail race based at Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. The route runs up the Goyt Valley, through Buxton and across the White Peak, following sections of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail and the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway. The turn points are near Newhaven for the 70 km and Middleton Top near Cromford for the 100 km. There is a course option at the 35 km mark: turning and returning makes the 70 km distance, or continuing to the farther turn makes the 100 km distance. The minimum age is 20 years. The event is held under Trail Running Association and England Athletics permit rules.

• 70 km - total ascent 1316 m
• 100 km - total ascent 1460 m

Logistics, support and kit

Navigation notes and a GPX file are provided to entered participants. The organiser provides on-course refreshments and checkpoints, a Ranger Safety Team at HQ and on course, indoor resting space at Race HQ, hot food at the finish and breakfast on the morning after. Finishers receive eco-medals; trophies are awarded for first male and female and for age categories.

A compulsory kit list is enforced with a pre-race kit check. Required items include a backpack, waterproof jacket with hood, warm layers, appropriate trail footwear, an OS-type map and compass (phone compass not acceptable), a head torch with backup, whistle, emergency bivvy, sufficient food and fluids, basic first aid, a fully charged mobile phone with a standard UK SIM, and a litter bag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.