PFW Running - Ribble Runfest

Penwortham, United Kingdom • 10 Aug 2025

The Ribble Runfest, organized by PFW Running, is a multi-distance running event held in central Preston, starting and finishing near Avenham Park Café by the River Ribble. The course features scenic parklands including Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, with mostly flat, hard surface paths and some gentle rises. Distances offered include 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon, with loops varying by distance. The event provides fully stocked aid stations with snacks and drinks, bespoke medals for all finishers, and a friendly atmosphere with marshals along the route. Participants must be over 18, and the event has a six-hour time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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Marathon
Half Marathon
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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