BB-Charnwood Marathon
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BB-Charnwood Marathon 2027
The BB-Charnwood Marathon is a waymarked event on 20 March 2027 based at Brush Bowls & Sports Club in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The route runs through the Charnwood area and visits local landmarks and woodlands.
The course options are:
- 27 miles long route
- 18 miles short route
Both long and short routes take in the Outwoods, Blackbrook Reservoir, Mount St Bernard Abbey, Bardon Hill and Copt Oak. The short route includes a loop to Beacon Hill and returns through the Outwoods. The long route continues via Newtown Linford into Bradgate Park, past the Bradgate Arms carpark (Checkpoint 3), Cropston village, Swithland Woods and Woodhouse Eaves before returning through the Outwoods to the Brush Bowls Club headquarters.
The event uses checkpoints; Checkpoint 3 will close at 16:00 and long-route entrants must reach Checkpoint 2 by 13:00 or they will be redirected to the short route. The overall time allowance is based on a 2.5 mile per hour pace.
Entry is limited to 300 participants and 16–17-year-olds may take part only if accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration. Entry includes snacks and drinks at checkpoints, a hot meal at the finish and a finisher certificate. Participants must carry suitable clothing and footwear, waterproofs, compass, whistle, torch, basic first aid kit, a mug and an appropriate map (examples: OS 1:50 000 129 or OS Explorer 245/246); electronic maps and route descriptions are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
