High Peak 40 2025

An Ultramarathon covering 40 miles of the Peak District in the UK. Taking in a loop starting and finishing in Buxton, the race takes in some of the best trails around, covering 150m/5900ft of Elevation. The first edition of the High Peak 40 was run in 1986, supported by a local company called Otters Controls. Run every year since (except for 2000)

40m

ITRA Points

Mountain Level

Finisher Level

340

National League

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Course details

Race Date: 2025/09/20

Start Time: 08:00:00

Participation: Solo

Distance: 65.41

Elevation Gain: +1839

Elevation Loss: -1821

Time Limit: 14:0:0

Number of Aid Stations: 6

Number of Participants: 250

About the Race

An ultramarathon covering 40 miles of the Peak district. After an 8 year hiatus the High Peak 40 returned in 2024! Take part in an Ultramarathon run around the Peak District starting and ending in beautiful Buxton. Taking in some of the best trails, paths and roads around the area, the route will take you through Goyt Valley, Eccles Pike, Mam Tor, Cave Dale, Tideswell, Monsal Trail, and not one but two Deep Dales!

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