High Peak 40
highpeak40.co.uk
High Peak 40
@highpeak40.co.uk
A 40 mile Ultramarathon around the Peak District starting and finishing in Buxton. Join us on September 19th 2026 for our 40th year anniversary. Entries open soon.
Early Bird Entries Closing Soon!

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The last chance for Entries at our Early Bird price of £45 closes tomorrow, 31st December at 23:59. With our new refund policy, you can sign up today and have until 19th March 2026 to cancel for no charge. Why not sign up today!
December 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Entries have been open a month and we've already sold 54%! With just over a 100 places to go and our early bird special finishing by the 1st of January, there's never been a better time to secure your place for the 40th year anniversary of the High Peak 40!
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November 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great to see what one of our competitors has done with their bibs, medals and one of our official OS Maps. A really nice display!
October 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Entries for High Peak 40 - 2026 are now open!
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Join us for our 40th year celebrations of the High Peak 40 on 19th September 2026.
Entries are £45 until the new year and we anticipate demand will be high so jump in early, and we'll see you next September!
October 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Reflections on a 100% record
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Nigel Dean has completed all 32 editions of the High Peak 40, and has shared his reflections on getting there and the challenges he's overcome to get that record going. It's a great read.
October 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
High Peak 40 2026 Entries opening in two days, on Saturday
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We expect interest to be high as it's the 40th year anniversary so why not book early and get the £45 early-bird price. We've also formalised our cancellation, deferall and refund policy, link to that on the entries page.
October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
HP40 - 2025 - Finish Line Pictures now available

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October 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
High Peak 40 - 2026 - Entries open Saturday 11th October 2025!
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Entries for the 40th year anniversary edition of the High Peak 40 open this coming Saturday. Entries will be priced at £45 until 31/12/2025 for our early-bird special, and then £50 from 01/01/2026.
October 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Our first batch of race photos are live!

On the results page on our website you'll find the first batch of photos.
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These cover the start, the marshalling point opposite Cold Springs Farm, the Checkpoint on Elnor Lane and the Checkpoint at Castleton.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
High Peak 40 - Results 2025

Congratulations to Samantha Willis (06:23:25) and Carl Everall (05:38:35) who were first Female and Male over the line. Fantastic performances from both, and being extra speedy meant avoiding the torrential rain later. 👏
Final standings:
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September 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Where was this yesterday?!

But what a day it was 😍
September 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Let the chopping begin.
September 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Signs are going up. The weather can't make it's mind up. Must be getting close to race day.
September 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We've just sent out the email to everyone who's entered with this years Competitors Handbook. It's also available on the website: highpeak40.co.uk/competitor-i...
If you have any other questions, please let me know either in the comments or email: [email protected]
September 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Calling all sign fans!

We want to improve our route marking for 2025 and to do that we're looking for some hardy volunteers who have a few hours on Thursday 18th/Friday 19th next week to help putting signs out for the HP40.

Anyone interested email me [email protected]
September 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A first look at the possible weather for race day. Looking soggy everyone, I'd prepare for wet, but pray for sun 🌞

All volunteer instructions out now, if you think you've been missed off email us.

Competitor Instructions out over the weekend.

Not long now!
September 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
With under two weeks to go, I am delighted to introduce to you... a new checkpoint!

I am happy to bring back Checkpoint 5 - Rushup Edge. This will be a "lite" checkpoint. There won't be any official timing at this point, and will only be offering water at this point, with a single volunteer.
September 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Here is our race T-Shirt for this year. If you're looking to add one to your entry via SiEntries, you have until end of day Sunday 31st August to do so. There will be a few available in men's and women's sizes on the day, but not loads, so if the T-Shirt tickles your fancy, add it to your entry now!
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
2025 T-Shirt Reveal!

We are delighted to share the official 2025 High Peak 40 T-Shirt. In a beautiful green we have mens and women's sizes available.Some of you have already pre-ordered via your entry, if you want to add this fine T-Shirt to your entry you can add it via SiEntries for just £14.
June 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Volunteers! We're approaching three months out now so for those of you who have offered to volunteer I should be reaching out to you to check in and start assigning roles over the next fortnight or so, keep an eye on your emails.

Fancy volunteering? Please email us on [email protected]
June 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM