PFW Running - Cottam Canter
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PFW Running - Cottam Canter
PFW Running - Cottam Canter is a multi-distance running event on Saturday 8 May 2027 at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SG. The route starts on the sports arena grounds and follows the Lancaster canal towpath, passes through canal locks and the Millennium Ribble Link, then continues along tree-lined paths in Haslam Park before returning to the canal and finishing back at the arena.
The basic course is a 5K loop. Other race formats use multiple laps:
- 5K
- 10K (2 laps)
- Half marathon (4 laps plus a short out and back)
- Marathon (8 laps plus a short out and back)
- Ultra (as many laps as wished within a 6 hour limit; last lap must start within 5 hours 15 minutes)
The terrain mixes towpath, park paths and some paved sections and is described as undulating. The event is fully marked, has medical cover, and is held under UKA rules. Participants receive a bespoke medal and post-run refreshments including sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke. The UCLAN Sports Arena provides changing rooms, toilets, showers, a cafe and free parking.
Entries are limited to 100 places and close on 7 May 2027. All participants must be 18 or over; those aged 18 to 19 may run up to the marathon distance while those 20 and over have no maximum distance. Refunds are not permitted; transfers and deferrals are allowed up to one week before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
