Brown Wardle (and a bit Moor)

Whitworth, United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026

Event overview

The event takes place on Wed 17 Jun 2026 in the South/West Pennines, England. The venue is Whitworth Scout Hut, Longacres Lane, Whitworth, OL12 8JS. The race category is AS. Minimum age to enter is 16. Teams and junior races are not included.

Course and distance

The route covers 5.3 km (3.3 miles) with 360 m (1181 ft) of climb. The start is 300 m from registration on Edward St. The organiser describes the course as a simple route.

Entry, prizes and permit

Entry is available on the day; the entry-on-day fee is £5.00. There is no pre-entry. There is no parking at the registration. A simple prize list awards the first three men and the first three ladies. A beer is provided for all participants. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Records

Course records listed for the event are: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Male record time: 00:25:37 (2018)
  • Female record time: 00:28:10 (2022)

Race information

5 km
5.3 Km / 3.3 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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