Burnley Way Ultra & BWORM
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Burnley Way Ultra & Off-Road Marathon
This is a multi-distance off-road running event organised by Run JMC that uses The Burnley Way route around Burnley, Lancashire. The route passes moorland, towpaths, fields and hills and is partly signposted.
- Burnley Way Ultra: 39.1 miles (64 km), 5751 ft climb
- Burnley Way Off-Road Marathon (BWORM): 26.7 miles (43 km), 4420 ft climb
Both events are open to solo or paired runners. The minimum age for entry is 20 years. Entry fees are listed as Solo £40.00 and Pair £40.00. Entries opened on 27 September 2026 and close on 19 September 2027. The event is licensed under ARC 27/0063.
A written course description, a marked map and a GPX file are provided. The route follows The Burnley Way and is signposted, and pre-race reconnaissance is recommended. The stated kit requirements per runner follow the FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit: full waterproof top and bottom, hat, gloves, compass, whistle, some emergency food and a map, with the map provided. The start location is given as Finsley Gate Wharf, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 2FG. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
