Two Crosses Circuit

Greenmount, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026

40th Two Crosses Circuit

The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a walking and running event organised by LDWA East Lancs on 8 March 2026. The event is based at Greenmount Old School Community Centre, Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, BL8 4DS.

  • 18 miles
  • 26 miles

Entrants must be 14 years or older. Under 18s are restricted to the 18 mile route and must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian. Runners are welcome.

There is a nine hour time limit and checkpoints have set closing times. Entrants who miss cutoffs may be diverted to the short route or retired; all retirees must inform an event official. Event marshals are authorised to short route or retire anyone judged unfit to continue. Food at checkpoints cannot be guaranteed free from allergens.

Recommended equipment includes clothing and footwear appropriate to the event, waterproofs, compass, whistle, mug and one of the following maps: 1:50000 OS109 Manchester or 1:25000 West Pennine Moors Explorer 287. Participants should bring their own copy of the route description. Electronic versions of route and maps are permitted.

The event is currently full and new entries are placed on a waiting list. Entry fees listed were LDWA member £15 and non member £20. Transfers were permitted before 4 March 2026 and there is no entry on the day.

Well behaved dogs are allowed if covered by public liability insurance and kept on a lead under close control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
26 Miles
18 mi
18 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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