High Peak 40 – 2027

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Full refund (100%)

  • Available until Thursday 18th March 2027 (6 months before the event)

Partial refund (75%)

  • Available until Saturday 21st August 2027 (four weeks before the event)
  • 25% administration charge applies

After Saturday 21st August 2027:

  • No refunds available
  • Exception: See Pregnancy & Family Policy below

DEFERRALS TO 2028

General Deferral

  • Defer your entry to High Peak 40 2028
  • Available until Saturday 21st August 2027 (four weeks before the event)
  • Admin fee: £5
  • One-time use only (except pregnancy/family – see below)
  • Please note that volunteer places are not eligible for deferrals.

How to defer: Access your entry via SiEntries and you can request the deferral.

When you defer your entry you will be issued with a credit for SiEntries to be used on the following year’s High Peak 40, minus the £5 admin fee.

PREGNANCY & FAMILY DEFERRAL

As a SheRaces partner event, we believe no woman should be penalized for having a child.

If you are pregnant or become pregnant: You can choose either:

  • Defer your entry for up to 2 years (to 2028 or 2029), OR
  • Receive a 100% refund (available at any time before race day)

If you become pregnant again during your deferral period, you can defer for an additional 2 years.

Partners: If your partner is pregnant and the birth is within 8 weeks of race day, you can defer your entry for 1 year.

Adoption: If you’re adopting a child and the adoption is finalized within 8 weeks of race day, you can defer your entry for 1 year.

Pregnancy & Family Deferrals:

  • No admin fee
  • Available at any time before race day
  • Email chris@highpeak40.co.uk to arrange

NO TRANSFERS

Entry places cannot be transferred to another person. We’ve chosen this approach to be fair to everyone who enters during our registration period. If you can no longer attend, please use the deferral or refund options above.

WHY THIS POLICY?

Our commitment to you: Life happens. We want to support you while also managing the fixed costs of organizing High Peak 40 (venue deposits, permits, volunteer coordination, insurance, etc.).

Our commitment to female athletes: Research shows 88% of women are more likely to choose races that actively support female athletes. As a SheRaces partner, we recognize that pregnancy and postpartum recovery is a journey. The proportion of participants needing pregnancy deferrals each year is very small – and more than offset by creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs on our start line.

We want you to race High Peak 40 when you’re fit, healthy, and ready.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Can I defer multiple times?
A: General deferrals can only be used once. However, if you defer due to pregnancy and become pregnant again during the deferral period, you can defer for an additional 2 years.

Q: If I defer to 2028, do I have to pay the 2028 entry fee?
A: You’ll need to pay any price difference if 2028 entry fees are higher than 2027. If they’re the same or lower, no additional payment is required. The credit you are issued will cover the price for your 2027, minus the £5 admin fee. You can then use that credit to get entry to 2028 when registration opens in October 2027.

Q: My partner is pregnant – can I defer?
A: Yes, if the birth is within 8 weeks of race day (18 July – 18 November 2027), you can defer for 1 year with no admin fee.

Q: Can I transfer my place to a friend?
A: No, entry places are non-transferable. This ensures fairness to all participants who enter during our registration period.

Q: I deferred from 2026 to 2027 – can I defer again?
A: General deferrals are one-time only. However, if your second deferral is due to pregnancy, adoption, or being a partner of someone pregnant, you can defer again under our Pregnancy & Family Policy.

Q: What if I’m injured?
A: We recommend taking out race insurance at the time of entry. Many providers offer coverage for injuries that prevent participation. You can still use the general deferral option (£5 admin fee) until 21st August 2027.

Q: I have a pregnancy deferral from 2026 – when does it expire?
A: Pregnancy deferrals are valid for 2 years from your original race year. So a 2026 deferral can be used for 2027 or 2028. If you’re pregnant again, you can extend this further.