PFW Running - Brockholes Bimble
Preston, United Kingdom • 8 May 2026
Brockholes Bimble : overview
Brockholes Bimble is a trail running event held at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG on Friday 8 May 2026. The reserve is owned by the Wildlife Trust, covers 250 acres and includes the UK's first floating visitor centre. The course uses paths around the reserve and passes several lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands. The organiser will provide sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post-run goodies. Two pounds from every entry will be donated to Brockholes Nature Reserve for path upkeep.
Race details
Entry fees vary by distance and affiliation: 10K £22 (affiliated) / £24 (unattached); Half Marathon £26 / £28; Marathon £30 / £32; Ultra £36 / £38. The event has a 6 hour time limit. Lap format:
- 10K - 1 lap of the course plus a short out-and-back
- Half Marathon - 3 laps
- Marathon - 6 laps
- Ultra - as many laps as desired within the 6 hour limit (last lap must start within 5 hours 15 minutes)
Maximum entrants are 100. Entries close 01/05/2026. All participants must be over 18; ages 18-19 may run up to the marathon distance, over 20 have no maximum distance. Refunds are not permitted; transfers or deferrals are allowed up to one week before the event. Trail Running Association race permit number is to be advised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.