PFW Running - Ribble Runfest

Ribble Runfest

Ribble Runfest is a looped running event held in central Preston, with start and finish close to Avenham Park cafe, Preston PR1 8JT. The course runs along hard surface paths beside the River Ribble, through Avenham Park and Miller Park, then across the river into Upper Farm Nature Reserve and leisure park.

A six hour time limit applies to all distances. The ultra comprises seven loops and requires the last lap to start within 5H 30min. Loop counts for other distances are specified below.

• 10K: 1 loop plus short out and back. £22 affiliated, £24 unattached
• 1/2 Marathon: 3 loops. £26 affiliated, £28 unattached
• Marathon: 6 loops. £32 affiliated, £34 unattached
• Ultra: 7 loops. Last lap must start within 5H 30min. £36 affiliated, £38 unattached

All participants must be over 18. Those aged 18 to 19 may enter up to the marathon distance; participants over 20 have no maximum distance restriction.

On-course provisions include sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post run goodies. The event will be held under a Trail Running Association race permit, permit number TBA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.