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Bowland Trail Half

Slaidburn, United Kingdom • 10 Jan 2026

Event details

Bowland Trail Half takes place on Saturday 10 January 2026 and is organised by Bowland Ultra. The event starts and finishes at Slaidburn Village Hall, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3ES. Entry opens 1 July 2025 and closes 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entries so far: 28 participants. Entry fees: affiliated entry £29 (rising to £35 from 01/11/2025) and unaffiliated entry £34 (rising to £39 from 01/11/2025). Affiliations accepted include membership with the Association of Running Clubs, Trail Runners Association, Fell Runners Association or UK Athletics.

Course and logistics

The route is an unmarked, mixed-surface course that uses vehicle tracks, technical singletrack, road and sections of bog. Runners receive a written route description and a map; a GPX route file is available on the race website and is sent in the final race email. There are marshals at key points but not at every junction. The course is approximately 13 miles (approx) with about 2,000 ft of ascent. A mandatory kit list is required for safety. Finish-line provisions include a meal and a memento. The event raises money for local foodbanks. 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+
Bowland Trail Half - Approximately 13 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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