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Clowbridge 5k

Name: Clowbridge 5k
Start: 2026-04-16
End: 2026-04-16
Location: Clow Bridge

Clow Bridge, United Kingdom • 16 Apr 2026

Clowbridge 5k - Spring 1/3

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail race held on a popular route off the Pennine Bridleway. The event is the first of a 3-race spring series taking place on 16th, 23rd and 30th April 2026. The course covers 5 km with about 25 m of elevation and is described as fast and flat.

The route consists of two laps of the trail path around Clowbridge Reservoir, run anti-clockwise from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club, Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 5PF. Prizes are awarded in each race and marshals are provided along the course. Parking is available locally, including the lower car park at the sailing club and Limey Lane at the far end of the reservoir.

Entries are handled through SiEntries; entry fee is £6.50. Entries open on 1 January 2026 and close on 15 April 2026. The series is organised by Run JMC and monies from the series will be donated to local causes. The organising group is listed as licensed under ARC pending. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Clow Bridge

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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