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Pennington Flash Trail Race

Name: Pennington Flash Trail Race
Start: 2026-08-23
End: 2026-08-23
Location: Hurst Green

Hurst Green, United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2026

Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race

The Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race takes place on 23 August 2026 and is organised by Leigh Harriers AC. The event is held at Leigh Harriers AC, Leigh Sports Village, Turner Way, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4GX.

The race distance is 5 mile and the event is described as a trail race. It is licenced by TRA and held under UK Athletics Rules, which apply to the competition.

Entry is offered with separate ticket categories for affiliated and unaffiliated runners. Published prices show an affiliated entry fee of £15.00 and an unaffiliated entry fee of £17.00; booking fees are listed as included in those amounts.

Event information names Leigh Harriers as the organiser and locates the start point at the Leigh Sports Village address above. Results for previous years are referenced on organiser pages for 2025 and earlier editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Hurst Green

Race information

Website

5 mi

5 Mile Trail Race

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

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