Pendle Way in a Day

Barrowford, United Kingdom • 6 Feb 2027

Event

The Pendle Way In A Day takes place on 6 February 2027 in Barley, Lancashire. The event is organised by Run JMC and is open to runners and walkers. Entries opened on 6 December 2025 and close on 9 January 2027. The published entry fee is £40. Minimum age for entrants is 18 years. Transfers are allowed up to one month before the event. No dogs are allowed.

Distances

  • 45 miles - full circular, 6100 ft ascent (68.8 km, 1848 m)
  • 30 miles - alternative route, 4500 ft ascent (46.5 km, 1343 m)

Course and navigation

The route starts in Barley at the foot of Pendle and follows the Pendle Way around local villages and moorland. Named places on the route include Blacko, Barnoldswick, Weets Hill, Earby, Laneshawbridge, Wycoller, Boulsworth Bottoms, Catlow Bottoms, Higham and Newchurch, and includes a climb up Pendle Hill. The route is waymarked and a full map, GPX files and written instructions will be provided.

Requirements and other information

The event is a winter ultra and requires appropriate kit. Entrants must carry full body waterproof cover, map, headtorch and spare batteries, compass, whistle, mug and a fully charged mobile phone. Appropriate fell or trail footwear is required. An OS map at 1:25k will be available; OL21 is recommended. A donation from the event will be made to local charitable causes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

45 mi
Walker 45 Mile
45 mi
Runner 45 Mile
30 mi
Runner 30 Mile
30 mi
Walker 30 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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