Bowland Ultra
Slaidburn, United Kingdom • 10 Jan 2026
Event overview
Bowland Ultra 2026 takes place on Saturday 10 January 2026 at Slaidburn Village Hall, Slaidburn, Clitheroe (BB7 3ES). Entries open 1 July 2025 and close 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18. Entry fees are listed with separate rates for affiliated and unaffiliated runners; fees increase from 1 November 2025. Affiliations accepted include Association of Running Clubs, Trail Runners Association, Fell Runners Association and UK Athletics. The event is raising money for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and other local charities. The entry list shows 60 participants so far.
Course and services
The event is an unmarked mixed course of 42 miles (68 km) with 5,577 ft (1,700 m) of ascent. Terrain includes vehicle tracks, flowing trails, sections of road, techy singletrack and boggy climbs. The route starts and finishes at Slaidburn and uses local village halls for checkpoints. Organisers provide four on-course aid stations offering hot drinks, soups and sandwiches, with a pasta meal at CP3, plus a finishers meal and memento. Safety teams will be on the hills and GPS tracking is provided for spectators. A map and route description are provided at registration; GPX files for the main and bad weather / eco routes are available. Runners are advised to prepare for winter conditions such as rain, ice, snow, high winds and frost, and to carry suitable navigation aids or printed maps (OS OL41 or the Harvey Bowland area map are suggested). Bag drop is available at race headquarters only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.