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Bowland Ultra

Slaidburn, United Kingdom • 10 Jan 2026

Event overview

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a one-day ultra running event on Saturday 10 January 2026 based at Slaidburn Village Hall, Slaidburn, Clitheroe (BB7 3ES). The route is an unmarked mixed course combining vehicle tracks, flowing singletrack, sections of road and boggy climbs. The course distance is 42 miles (68 km) with about 1,700 m (5,577 ft) of ascent. The event raises funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and other local charities.

Race details and logistics

Entries open 1 July 2025 and close 1 January 2026. Minimum age is 18. Entry fees are listed as Affiliated £83.00 and Unaffiliated £89.00; 109 participants were listed at the time of the event notice. The entry package includes four on-course aid stations with hot food and refreshments (CP3 will provide a pasta meal), a finishers meal and memento, GPS tracking for spectators, and a bag drop at race headquarters (no on-course bag drops except for special food requirements).

A GPX file for the main route is provided and printed maps will be available at registration. Runners are advised to carry GPS or analogue navigation and to plan for cold-weather effects on device batteries. A mandatory race briefing will take place in the village hall. Refund and transfer rules apply by specified dates; event insurance via a third party is offered as an option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Slaidburn

Race information

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42 mi
Bowland Ultra 42 Miles
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