PFW Running - Brockholes Bimble

Preston, United Kingdom • 8 May 2026

Event details

The Brockholes Bimble takes place on Friday, 08 May 2026 at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Preston, PR5 0AG. The event offers multiple distances:

  • 10K - one lap of the course plus a short out-and-back; Affiliated £22, Unattached £24
  • Half marathon - three laps; Affiliated £26, Unattached £28
  • Marathon - six laps; Affiliated £30, Unattached £32
  • Ultra - as many laps as possible within the time limit; Affiliated £36, Unattached £38

Entries close on 01/05/2026. Maximum entrants are 100. All participants must be at least 18 years old. Age 18-19 may enter up to the marathon distance; over 20s have no maximum distance. Trail Running Association race permit number is to be announced. Two pounds from every entry will be donated to Brockholes nature reserve for path upkeep.

Course, services and rules

The course runs on paths around the reserve, passing several lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands. There is a 6 hour time limit; the last lap must start within 5 hours 15 minutes. The organiser will provide sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post-run goodies. Refunds are not permitted; transfers or deferrals are allowed up to one week before the event. The race is part of a three-day event series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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