Two Crosses Circuit

Greenmount, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026

Event details

The 40th Two Crosses Circuit takes place on Sunday 8 March 2026 at Greenmount Old School Community Centre, Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, BL8 4DS. The event is organised by LDWA - East Lancs and is open to walkers and runners. Distances offered:

  • 18 Miles
  • 26 Miles

Entrants must be aged 14 or older on the day. The 26-mile course has a minimum age of 18. Under-18s are restricted to the 18-mile route and must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian. Runners are welcome.

Entry, fees and capacity

Entries opened 5 September 2025 and close 3 March 2026. The event is currently full; new entries are placed on a waiting list. Entries so far: 250 participants; waiting list entries: 53 participants. Entry fees are £15 for LDWA members and £20 for non-members. No entry on the day. Transfers are allowed before 4 March 2026. There are no refunds or deferrals.

Course safety and requirements

The event has a 9-hour overall time limit. Checkpoints have closing times; entrants must follow the route description and check in at all checkpoints. Marshals may short-route or retire entrants who fail to comply, are unfit to continue, or cannot complete within the time limit. Mandatory equipment includes suitable clothing and footwear, waterproofs, compass, whistle, mug, and one of the specified maps (1:50,000 OS109 or 1:25,000 West Pennine Moors Explorer 287). Electronic route and map versions are permitted.

Dogs are allowed if kept on a lead and covered by public liability insurance. 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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