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PFW Running - Cuerden Charity Challenge

Preston, United Kingdom • 17 Oct 2025

Event overview

The Cuerden Charity Challenge is a 6-hour timed trail event on Friday 17 October 2025 at Cuerden Valley visitor centre, Preston (Berkeley Dr, Bamber Bridge, Clayton-le-Woods, PR5 6BY). The course is off-road and undulating/hilly, fully signed with marshals. On-site parking and a visitor centre with refreshments will be available. The event has a maximum of 100 entrants and a minimum age of 18 years. Entry fees are listed as £22.00 (affiliated) and £24.00 (unattached). Trail running association permit has been applied for.

Race format and logistics

Participants complete one or more 5k laps within the 6-hour limit. Distances include:

  • 5k lap around the park
  • Marathon: 8 laps plus a short loop
  • Half marathon: 4 full laps plus a short loop

All participants who complete at least one lap receive an official time and a medal. Medals will be a mixture from previous PFW events and distributed on a lucky-dip basis. An aid station with refreshments is provided at 3 miles. The event donates £3 from every entry to Cuerden Valley Park and all profits to Breakthrough T1D. Refunds and deferrals are not permitted; entry transfers are allowed up to one week before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Preston

Race information

Registration
42 km
Marathon Distance (8 Laps + Short Loop)
21 km
Half Marathon Distance (4 Laps + Short Loop)
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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