RANGER ULTRAS
HP18 High Peak Trail Running
Event Website
Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run
Info: Entries for this event open on Monday 13th October 2025.
£23 affiliated |
Welcome to the Ranger Ultras’ HP18km Trail Run
low-key * big-enjoyment * great-value * trail-running *
An enjoyable run in the company of friends. Or perhaps, feel the challenge as you go for a personal best, fastest time of the day, or set a new course record.
The route is out from Whaley Bridge to the upper Goyt Valley and back. A combination of fast trails, challenging ascents and superb Peak District scenery. The HP18 is a great opportunity for runners new to off-road, as well as a great short trail challenge for experienced athletes. Total ascent is 488 metres.
The HP18 is a low-key race in the usual style of Ranger Ultras’ events. Self-navigating, but straightforward route finding. We will also have our Ranger Ultras’ Safety Team support at HQ, and on-course.
ITINERARY
Race HQ: Whaley Bridge Uniting Church, Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7HT
Saturday
07:30 - Race registration & kit check at race HQ
08:45 – Short walk to race start accompanied by the Ranger Ultras Team
09:00 - Race start
15:00 - Race finish cut-off time
Entries limited to 40
WHATS INCLUDED
- Ranger Safety Team Support at HQ and on course.
- On course water stop at race turn with snacks
- Navigation course notes (available to view on our race web page)
- GPX file (sent to entered participants)
- Tea/Coffee/ Soft drinks and hot food for all racers returning to HQ on Saturday
- Finishers Eco-Medals will be presented at Race HQ
- Trophies for 1st Male and 1st Female
- The timekeepers results board will be on view at Race HQ
- Full verified results and Winners will be emailed to all participants and published online within one week of race completion: Ranger Ultras website & Ranger Ultras Facebook page.
Please read through the following sections on kit, race rules and conditions. They’re quite detailed and will answer most frequently asked questions.
THE KIT (worn or carried)
- pack / bum bag
- Waterproof jacket with hood or additional head covering
- Warm mid-layer(s) appropriate for the weather conditions.
- Insulating hat. Insulating gloves or mitts.
- Appropriate footwear for trail running.
- Hard copy or colour print out of Ordnance Survey type navigable map covering the Race Distance e.g.: Harvey Maps or OS Explorer OL24 White Peak is acceptable as it covers most of the course with the exception of the paved start & finish. (note: even if your primary navigation method is mobile phone or GPS, a hard copy map must still be carried by each participant, no sharing)
- Whistle
- Emergency bivvy bag, foil or polythene survival bag. (note: foil blanket is not acceptable)
- Sufficient fluids and hill food to sustain you for the race.
- First aid / blister kit plus personal meds.
- Mobile Phone (fully charged). Standard UK network SIM cards only. Definitely not Manx SIM
- OPTIONAL: GPS
- OPTIONAL: Waterproof over trousers
- OPTIONAL: Unbreakable Mug (for drink at Race Turn, we do not use single use disposable plastic cups)
- OPTIONAL: Walking poles are allowed
- Ear Buds & Headphones: NOT worn on the short road sections or road crossings
- Please note in advance: This is a minimum compulsory kit list, all items applicable to all competitors. There will be a kit check at HQ before the race start. Runners not having the required kit will not be allowed to start. No sharing of any item of kit. The kit list is proportional to the race and has been compiled by outdoor professionals with input from Mountain Rescue. Participants should pre-review the forecast weather conditions add such items as necessary to keep warm, dry, fed and hydrated whilst on the trail. More race details on: http://rangerultras.co.uk/
* Please read the race cancellation / partial refund options: These are as generous as we can make them while continuing to sustainably offer you the best combination of great value and financially accessible trail running.
Ranger Ultras and the Ranger Ultras Logo is a registered trademark
View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.
Save the date and share
