PFW Running - Curvy Cuerden Challenge

Preston, United Kingdom • 9 Oct 2026

Curvy Cuerden Challenge

The event is an off-road trail run held at the visitor centre in Cuerdon Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026. The basic loop is a 5 km undulating lap that runs around the park and passes through wooded areas with views and local wildlife. Participants may complete as many 5 km laps as they wish within a six hour time limit.

Distances:

  • 5 km lap repeated as desired

Specific distance examples described by the organiser include completing 4 full laps plus a short loop for a half marathon and 8 full laps plus a short loop for a marathon. A participant who completes at least one full lap is recorded as a finisher and receives an official time and a bespoke finisher medal.

Entry fees are listed as £25.00 for affiliated runners and £27.00 for unattached runners. The visitor centre will be open for refreshments on the day, and there is an aid station located at about 3 miles offering refreshments. The course is fully signed and marshalled, parking is available on site, and the event runs under UKA rules with Trail Running Association permit 8054. All participants must be at least 18 years old; those aged 18–19 have a maximum distance of a marathon, while participants aged 20 and over have no maximum distance specified. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
1/2 Marathon
5 km
5k Lap
6hr Timed Event
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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