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Gisburn Forest Trail Races

Name: Gisburn Forest Trail Races
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Slaidburn

Slaidburn, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2026

Gisburn Forest 10km Trail Race

The Gisburn Forest 10km Trail Race takes place on 1 August 2026 at Gisburn Forest Hub, Slaidburn, Lancashire (BB7 4TS). The event is organised by Pendle Trail Running Club and is licensed by the Trail Running Association in accordance with England Athletics rules. Entrants must be at least 18 years old. The course distance is 10 km with 184 m of elevation.

Entries open on 18 April 2026 and close in mid July 2026. Entry fees are listed by membership status: UKA members pay £25 and non members pay £27. Optional race t-shirts can be pre-ordered for £17. Registration requires logging in or registering with the SiEntries system.

The entry fee includes a race memento medal, professional race photography, a fully flagged and marshalled course, chip timing provided by TimingUpNorth, on-site refreshments including hot and cold food and drinks, and professional event safety coverage with first aid. Results are recorded by chip timing. Male and female category winners are recognised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Slaidburn

Race information

Registration

10 km

10km Trail Race

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

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