Bowland Ultra

Event details

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a long-distance fell/trail event held on 10 January 2026 at Slaidburn Village Hall, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3ES. The event organisers list an age minimum of 18 and entry fees of £83 (affiliated) and £89 (unaffiliated). Entries open 1 July 2025 and close 1 January 2026; there were 100 participants listed at the time of the source. The event raises money for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and other local charities. Organiser: Bowland Ultra.

Course and support

The route is an unmarked mixed course that includes vehicle tracks, flowing trails, sections of road, technical singletrack and boggy climbs. The main distance is:

• 42 miles (about 68 km) with approximately 1,700 m (5,577 ft) of ascent.

Four fully equipped on-course aid stations will provide warm drinks, soups, sandwiches and a pasta meal at CP3. The entry fee includes on-course aid, a finishers meal and a finishers memento, GPX tracking for friends and family, and a bag drop at race HQ only. A map and route description are provided at registration; organisers recommend using GPS but advise preparing for analogue navigation because cold weather can drain batteries. A GPX for the main route and a bad weather/Eco route is available and the organisers will communicate which will be used. The event notes potentially severe January conditions in the north, including rain, ice, snow, high winds and frost. An option to purchase event cancellation cover is offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.