PFW Running - Cottam Canter
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PFW Running - Cottam Canter
PFW Running - Cottam Canter takes place on Saturday 8 May 2027 at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston, Lancashire PR2 1SG. The event is part of a three-day series and allows entry for one, two or all three days.
The course starts in the grounds of the sports arena and proceeds onto the Lancaster canal towpath. Runners head towards Preston, pass through canal locks, follow the Millennium Ribble Link, then run through the tree-lined paths of Haslam Park where a loop around the park and lake returns the route to the canal before a final return to the sports arena finish.
The route is built around a 5K loop. Distances and lap structures are:
- 5K - one 5K loop
- 10K - two loops
- Half marathon - four loops plus a short out and back
- Marathon - eight loops plus a short out and back
- Ultra - as many laps as desired within a six hour limit; last lap must start within 5 hours 15 minutes
On the day the event provides sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke, a bespoke medal and post run goodies. The route is fully marked, medical cover is provided and the event is held under UKA rules with a Trail Running Association race permit number to be advised.
Facilities at the UCLAN Sports Arena include changing rooms, toilets, showers, a cafe and free parking. Maximum entrants are 100 and entries close 07/05/2027. All participants must be aged over 18; those aged 18–19 may enter up to the marathon distance, while those over 20 have no maximum distance. Refunds are not permitted; transfers or deferrals are allowed up to one week before the event by contacting the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
