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Bowland Trail Half

Name: Bowland Trail Half
Start: 2025-01-11
End: 2025-01-11
Location: Slaidburn

Slaidburn, United Kingdom • 11 Jan 2025

The Bowland Trail Half is an exciting running event taking place in Slaidburn, Clitheroe, featuring a challenging unmarked mixed course of approximately 13 miles with a 2,000 ft ascent. Participants will navigate a variety of terrains, including vehicle tracks, flowing trails, roads, and boggy climbs, all while following a written route description and provided map. The event aims to raise funds for local food banks, making it a meaningful experience for runners. With a focus on safety, there will be marshals at key points, and a mandatory kit list is required due to the unpredictable January weather conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Slaidburn

Race information

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13 mi

2000 m+

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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