Buxton, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

High Peak 40 Mile Challenge

21 days to go

64 km Distance

1,770 m Climbing

5.9 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 28 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 14 hours 13:08 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 75% of 50 mi races. Measured against 441 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~187 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 64 km of trail with 1,770 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 28 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,770 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.