The Beacon Bash
Appley Bridge, United Kingdom • 7 Dec 2025
Event
The Beacon Bash takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025, starting and finishing at Appley Bridge Scout Hut, Appley Lane North, WN6 9AD. The event raises funds for Appley Bridge Scouts and The Brick Wigan. Entries are £20 plus booking fee, the minimum age is 18, and the event is currently full with 400 participants listed. The organiser describes the event as a charity challenge rather than a race.
Course, logistics and safety
The route is just over 20 miles with 2345 ft of elevation. The bulk of the route is on footpaths, with some road sections and several main road crossings. The route will be marked with black/yellow tape; participants are expected to navigate using the provided roadbook or the Strava route and to follow route markings. There are no marshals on the course. A water stop is provided at 12 miles by Parbold Hill; there is an intermediary cut-off at that refreshment stop and a finish cut-off. Roadside parking is available on Appley Lane North and at Appley Bridge railway station, about 200 m from the start. Compulsory kit includes a waterproof jacket, spare base layer, a charged mobile phone, food and water for the full distance, and a means of navigation. Hot food and drinks are provided at the finish for competitors; a wrist band is required for refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.