Bowland Trail Half
Slaidburn, United Kingdom • 10 Jan 2026
Event details
Bowland Trail Half 2026 takes place on Saturday 10 January 2026 at Slaidburn Village Hall, Slaidburn, Clitheroe (BB7 3ES). The event is organised by Bowland Ultra. Entries are open from 1 July 2025 until 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entry fees are listed as Affiliated £35.00 and Unaffiliated £39.00. Affiliation via direct membership or through an affiliated club with the Association of Running Clubs, Trail Runners Association, Fell Runners Association or UK Athletics is recognised. The organiser lists entries so far and other entry details on the event entry system.
Course and race information
The route starts and finishes at Slaidburn and is described as roughly 13 miles (approx) with 2,000 ft ascent. The course is unmarked; runners follow a written route description and are provided with a map. Terrain includes shooting tracks, vehicle tracks, flowing trails, techy singletrack, road and sections of bog. Marshals will be positioned at key points but not at every junction. A GPX route file is available on the race website and will be sent in the final race email. There is a mandatory kit list for safety and a mandatory race briefing in the village hall. The event raises money for local foodbanks. Runners receive a finish-line meal and a memento. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.