Bowland Ultra
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Bowland Ultra 2027
Bowland Ultra is an unmarked mixed-terrain 42 mile event starting and finishing at Slaidburn, on the edge of the Forest of Bowland. The route covers vehicle tracks, flowing singletrack, sections of road and stretches of boggy climbs, with a total ascent of 5,577 ft (1,700 m) and a distance of 42 miles (68 km).
The event provides four on-course aid stations. Aid stations 2, 3 and 4 offer warm drinks, soups, sandwiches and hot food, while aid station 1 provides cold snacks and drinks only. Entries include a finishers meal and a finishers memento. Bag storage is available at race headquarters; there are no routine on-course bag drops unless required for specific food needs.
A map and a route description are provided at registration. Organisers advise runners to use a GPS device but to be prepared to navigate using a paper map if batteries are affected by cold weather. Recommended maps for paper navigation include OS OL41 or the Harvey Bowland area map.
The event raises funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and other local charities. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Refund and transfer rules apply with specific cut-off dates, and an optional third party insurance product is offered to cover some refund scenarios. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
