PFW Running - Brockholes Bimble

Brockholes Bimble

Brockholes Bimble is a trail running event held on Friday 08 May 2026 at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, PR5 0AG. The reserve covers 250 acres, is owned by the Wildlife Trust, and includes the UK's first floating visitor centre. The course follows paths around the reserve, passing several lakes, the River Ribble and woodland.

Distances on the course:

• 10K 1 lap plus a short out and back
• Half marathon 3 laps
• Marathon 6 laps
• Ultra as many laps as the runner chooses within the 6 hour limit

The event uses laps of the same course. The overall time limit for the event is six hours and the last lap must be started by 5 hours 15 minutes. Maximum entrants are 100 and entries close on 01/05/2026. Trail Running Association race permit number is listed as TBA.

All participants must be over 18. Runners aged 18 to 19 may enter up to the marathon distance; participants aged 20 and over may enter longer distances. The organiser provides 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 to support path upkeep. The event is part of a three day series where entrants may enter one, two or all three days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.