Panopticons Ultra
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About the race
Panopticons Ultra is a new point-to-point trail ultra of 32 miles (about 52 km) around East Lancashire that visits the four art installations known as the Panopticons by Mid Pennine Arts. The route follows varied trails in the South Pennines and uses sections of the Pennine Way, the Rossendale Way and the Pennine Bridleway near the foothills of Boulsworth Hill.
Runners move from Corporation Park in Blackburn, pass the Panopticons sites at Colourfields, Halo, the Singing Ringing Tree and the Atom at Wycoller, and finish in the village of Trawden. The course includes approximately 4,700 ft of ascent (about 1,430 m) and links villages that reflect the area’s industrial heritage and surrounding rolling countryside.
A map, GPX file and basic written instructions are provided. Transport is arranged to move participants to the start location and parking is available near the finish village. Some navigational ability is required and entrants must be at least 18 years old. A specific kit list is required for an off-road ultra and includes full body waterproof cover, map, compass, whistle, mug, fully charged mobile phone and appropriate fell or trail footwear; OS mapping is recommended. No dogs are allowed. Transfers are permitted up to one month before the event and the organiser will make a donation to local charitable causes. There is a 10 hour time limit to complete the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
