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Lee Mill Relays

Name: Lee Mill Relays
Start: 2025-11-30
End: 2025-11-30
Location: Bacup

Bacup, United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2025

The Lee Mill Relays is an annual relay running event held at the Lee Mill Quarry site in Rossendale, Lancashire. Teams of four runners each complete an individual 10.7-kilometer flagged course that is described as hard and demanding, often with challenging winter conditions. Participants must carry full kit including waterproof bodycover, hat, gloves, compass, and whistle, with strict kit checks enforced. The event welcomes men’s, ladies’, and mixed teams, with a limit of 120 teams and a waitlist available. The race offers a competitive and tough terrain experience set in a unique quarry environment, emphasizing safety and preparedness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Bacup

Race information

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10 km

10.7k

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

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