About the Race
The 2026 race will be held on Saturday 11th July 2026 at 1:45pm. The Buxton Carnival 4 is an accurately measured 4-mile road race through the streets of Buxton lined with packed crowds celebrating Carnival Day. The race starts just ahead of the Carnival procession and finishes on the Market Place. The race is run under UK Athletics rules for which the licence has been applied for.
Online entries:
£10.00 (EA affiliated) or £12.00 (non-affiliated)
A booking fee of 60p will be charged.
There is a race limit of 200 entrants.
Please enter online at https://buxtonac.niftyentries.com/Buxton-Carnival-4
Entries on the day:
If the limit of 200 entrants is not reached before the closing date of Friday 10th July 2026 then entries will be available on the day.
£13.00 (EA affiliated) or £15.00 (non-affiliated).
Race number collection available from 12 noon – 1:15 at Race HQ.
Minimum age on race day is 16 years. Parent/Guardian permission required for under-18s.
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Time:
Allow at least 10 minutes to get from race registration to the start. Assemble at 1.30pm for the race which is at 1.45pm from New Wye Street, near the town centre Waitrose Car Park. The race will be started by the Buxton Well Dressing Festival Queen.
Start Location:
New Wye St
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17
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Race HQ:
Buxton Conservative Club
3-5 Concert Place,
Market Place,
Buxton SK17 6EE
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Previous results
The race is dedicated to the memory of Buxton AC’s former junior Thomas Theyer. The Thomas Theyer Foundation has been set up to provide accommodation for children and young people, with additional needs or difficult life circumstances, at White Hall Outdoor Education Centre so they can enjoy outdoor activities and respite breaks for families. Monies raised from the race will contribute to the work of the Foundation.