PFW Running - Brockholes Bimble

Preston, United Kingdom • 8 May 2026

Event details

The Brockholes Bimble is scheduled for Friday 8 May 2026 and is held at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG. Distances offered:

  • 10K
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra

Entry fees are: 10K £22 affiliated / £24 unattached; Half £26 affiliated / £28 unattached; Marathon £30 affiliated / £32 unattached; Ultra £36 affiliated / £38 unattached. £2 from every entry will be donated to Brockholes Nature Reserve for path upkeep. The event has a maximum of 100 entrants and entries close on 01/05/2026. All participants must be over 18; 18-19 year olds may enter up to the marathon distance, while over-20s have no maximum distance. There is a 6 hour time limit; the last lap must be started within 5 hours 15 minutes.

Course and on-site provisions

The course uses the paths around the reserve and passes several lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands. The 10K is one lap plus a short out-and-back; the half marathon is three laps; the marathon is six laps; the ultra is as many laps as a runner can complete within the 6 hour limit. Organisers provide sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post-run goodies. 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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