PFW Running - Granny's Bay Challenge

Lytham St Annes, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026

The PFW Running - Granny's Bay Challenge is an annual running event held in the scenic seaside town of Lytham, Lancashire. Starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial, the course follows a flat, 5.24-mile out-and-back loop along the Ribble estuary, passing landmarks such as Fairhaven Lake, Granny's Bay, Lytham Green, and views of Lytham Windmill and the estuary towards Southport and North Wales. Runners can choose to complete multiple laps within a 6-hour timed event: a marathon requires five laps, a half marathon two laps plus a short loop, and completing one lap earns an official time and medal. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon Distance (5 Laps)
5 mi
Single Lap (5.24 Miles)
Half Marathon Distance (2 Full Laps + 2.62 Mile Loop)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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