PFW Running - Brockholes Bimble

Preston, United Kingdom • 8 May 2026

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is a trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston. The 250-acre reserve, run by the Wildlife Trust and home to the UK’s first floating visitor centre, offers a scenic course along lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands. Distances are 10K (1 lap + out-and-back), Half (3 laps), Marathon (6 laps), and Ultra (as many laps as fit within a 6-hour limit; last lap must start by 5h30).

Start/finish is at the reserve. It’s part of a 3-day series with options to enter one, two, or all days. Runners receive a bespoke medal and post-race snacks and drinks; age 18+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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