PFW Running - Curvy Cuerden Challenge
Preston, United Kingdom • 9 Oct 2026
Curvy Cuerden Challenge
The Curvy Cuerden Challenge is a trail running event at the visitor centre in Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9th October 2026. The marked 5k route follows an undulating off-road trail through trees and wildlife and starts and finishes at the park visitor centre. Participants may complete as many 5k laps as they wish within a six hour time limit. Completing a single lap awards an official time and a finisher medal.
Distances:
- 5k lap repeated as required
- Half marathon: 4 full laps plus a short loop
- Marathon: 8 full laps plus a short loop
On-course support includes an aid station at three miles offering refreshments, a fully signed route and marshals. The visitor centre will be open for additional refreshments and there is on site parking. All finishers receive a bespoke medal.
Entry costs are £25.00 for affiliated runners and £27.00 for unattached runners. The event holds Trail Running Association permit 8054 and will be held under UK Athletics rules. All participants must be over 18. Participants aged 18 to 19 may run up to the marathon distance; participants aged 20 and over have no maximum distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.