PFW Running - Cottam Canter

PFW Running - Cottam Canter

PFW Running - Cottam Canter takes place on Saturday 8 May 2027 at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston, Lancashire. The event has a maximum of 100 entrants and is offered as part of a three day event series with options to enter one, two or all three days. Entries close on 7 May 2027.

The course starts in the grounds of the sports arena and runs onto the Lancaster canal towpath. Runners head towards Preston, pass through the canal locks and follow the Millennium Ribble Link. The route continues onto the tree lined paths of Haslam Park, loops around the park and lake, returns to the canal and finishes back at the sports arena.

Race formats use a 5K loop. Distances and lap structures are:

• 5K - one 5K loop
• 10K - two loops
• Half marathon - four loops plus a short out and back
• Marathon - eight loops plus a short out and back
• Ultra - as many laps as desired within a six hour limit

The venue provides changing rooms, toilets, showers, a cafe and free parking. On the day there will be sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke, a bespoke medal and post run goodies. The route will be fully marked and medical cover will be provided. The event is held under UK Athletics rules. All participants must be over 18; 18 to 19 year olds may run up to marathon distance, while those aged 20 and over may enter any 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.