Buxton Half Marathon

The course begins at Buxton’s Opera House, before heading out of town up the first climb along Axe Edge.

You will then head down country lanes taking in the sights of Chrome Hill, Dowel Dale, Park House Hill to name a few.

Returning back into Buxton (after a couple more climbs!) you will eventually finish in the Pavilion Gardens.

Total ascent is around 1508ft/460m

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Chip timing and race commentary
Race t shirt to purchase at entry or on the day (if available)
Finisher's medal
Prizes and trophies for winners
Friendly and supportive marshals
Water stations
Beautiful scenery and stunning views

Registration will open at 8am in the Boardroom inside the Pavilion Gardens building. Please collect your race number on the day at Registration.

There are a number of excellent food and drink vendors at the Pavilion Gardens so there will be plenty opportunity to replace the calories afterwards or for your friends and family to enjoy whilst you run!

There will be 3 water stations situated around the course. They will be at mile 2.5, at the top of the first climb, mile 7 at Glutton Bridge and mile 10 at Brierlow Bar . There will also be water at the finish line.

Finishers medal for all runners at the finish.

Prizes

Male 1st 2nd 3rd
Female 1st 2nd 3rd

Male U20
Male Vet 40/ 45 /50 /55 /60 /65 /70+

Female U20
Female Vet 35 /40/ 45 /50 /55 /60 /65+

1st local runner (SK17 postcode, non-running club)
1st Female Affiliated Club Team (1st 3 across the line)
1st Male Affiliated Club Team (1st 4 across the line)

No competitor to get more than 1 prize ( if vet 1st,2nd,3rd overall the next vet picks up age grade prize). For example, if V50 wins overall the next vet in 50 + group gets the age grade prize.