Buxton & District Athletic Club

The Buxton Carnival '5' - Saturday 12 July 2008

This year's race will take place on Saturday 12 July 2008. The race starts at 13.50 near the car park behind Spring Gardens shopping centre and finishes on High Street, just in front of the Vault. Registration will take place in St John Ambulance Hall, off Holker Road. The course remains the same as last year, with testing long uphill sections and long downhill sections that will result in fatigue in the quadriceps. The weather was foul in 2004, but that was an exception as the weather is usually kind to us and the runners.

For more information, please email Carnival 5 Information with your query.

The results of the 2008 version of the race can be downloaded by clicking here Buxton Carnival '5' results.

Race Sponsor - Jo Royle Outdoor, Buxton

We would like to thank our sponsor Jo Royles Outdoor shop which is located on Market Place in Higher Buxton, for their continued support. Jo Royles Outdoor shop sells quality outdoor clothing, tents, boots, books, maps, and climbing paraphernalia.

Please click here to visit Jo Royles website

Entry Form

Please click here for an entry form [pdf, 88 kb].

The entry fee is £5.00/£7.00 for club/unattached runners. Entries on the date at £2 extra. The race limit is 250.

Prize List

We have an extensive list of prizes:

First 4 Men & 1st MV40, MV45, MV50, MV55, MV60, MV65, MV70

First 3 Ladies & 1st FV35, FV40, FV45, FV50 FV55, FV60

First Local Male and Female

1st Men’s UKA affiliated Club Team (First 3 to count)

1st Ladies UKA affiliated Club Team (First 3 to count)

Route Description

Start: Near Spring Gardens car park;
turn right at the roundabout on Bridge Street;
Turn right at the roundabout near the Railway Hotel;
Run past the crowds lining Spring Gardens pedestrianised road;
Turn right at the end of Spring Gardens;
Turn left at the roundabout at the top of the Quadrant;
Follow St John Road up to Burbage traffic light (steady climb), where the road changes name to Leek Road;
Continue climbing on Leek Road until you reach Ladmanlow (The last bit is steep-ish);
Turn left towards Harpur Hill - beware the 1 in 7 dip just before you get to Harpur Hill;
Turn left at the Parks Inn pub, and follow Harpur Hill Road all the way down to London Road (A515);
Turn left onto London Road, climb the short and testing hill;
Follow London Road all the way down to Fiveways traffic lights;
Carry on across the junction onto High Street (Now is the time to start thinking about picking the pace up);
Finish: Near the traffic lights by the Vault;
Stay around Market Place and watch the Buxton Carnival go past.

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Buxton & District Athletic Club :: Carnival '5' 2008

The Buxton Carnival '5' - Saturday 12 July 2008

Race Sponsor - Jo Royle Outdoor, Buxton

Entry Form

Prize List

Route Description