PFW Running - Cottam Canter
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About the race
PFW Running - Cottam Canter takes place on Saturday 8 May 2027 at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston, Lancashire. The event uses a 5K loop that starts on the sports arena grounds and follows the Lancaster canal towpath before passing through canal locks and along the Millennium Ribble Link. The route continues through tree lined paths in Haslam Park, circles the park and lake, returns to the canal and finishes back at the sports arena.
The course layout supports multiple distances on repeated laps. A six hour time limit applies to the Ultra category and the last lap must be started within 5 hours 15 minutes. The event is fully marked and held under UKA rules, with medical cover on site. Participants receive a bespoke medal and post run refreshments that include sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke.
The UCLAN Sports Arena provides changing rooms, toilets, showers, a cafe and free parking. Entry is limited to 100 participants and entries close on 07/05/2027. Refunds are not permitted; entries may be transferred or deferred up to one week prior to the event. A Trail Running Association race permit number will be confirmed.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K loop
- 10K two loops of the course
- Half marathon four loops plus a short out and back
- Marathon eight loops plus a short out and back
- Ultra as many laps as possible within six hour limit
