Delamere Forest 42k
Delamere Forest, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026
Event
The RunThrough Trails Delamere Forest event is a trail running race on 26 April 2026 at Delamere Forest Visitor Centre, Northwich. The event offers the following distances:
- 21K
- 42K
Course and logistics
The courses follow undulating forest trails around Blakemere Moss, along the Sandstone Trail and up Old Pale Hill. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags. An event village is located at the Visitor Centre. Pay & Display parking is available at the main Visitor Centre car park and Whitefield Carpark; parking is first come, first serve. There is a one mile walk from Whitefield Carpark to the race start. A bag drop is available at the race start; bag tags are provided with the race bib.
Entry, rules and support
Entry options include individual places, group bookings and a RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required). Minimum ages are 17 for the 21K and 18 for the 42K. The race is held under UK Athletics Rules. GPX files for both the 21K and 42K are available for download. Aid stations are provided at regular intervals.
Kit and partners
Mandatory kit items include a GPS watch or phone, at least 250 ml water, hat and gloves, a hooded jacket and an emergency foil blanket. Recommended items include trail running shoes, hydration pack, foldable cup, technical clothing and a whistle. The event is a UTMB Index race and lists Claire House Children’s Hospice as its charity partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.