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Two Crosses Circuit

Greenmount, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026

40th Two Crosses Circuit

The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is an organised walking and running event on Sunday 8 March 2026. It is run by the East Lancs LDWA and follows routes via the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. The event base is Greenmount Old School Community Centre, Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, BL8 4DS. The event is open to both walkers and runners and has a specified overall time limit of nine hours.

Entry, courses and rules

  • 26 miles
  • 18 miles

Entrants must be 14 years 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. Entry fees are listed as LDWA Member £15.00 and Non Member £20.00. Entries open 5 September 2025 and close 1 March 2026; there is no entry on the day. Transfers are permitted before 4 March 2026. Runners are welcome.

Participants must follow the route description and check in at all checkpoints. Event marshals may divert or retire entrants who do not comply with rules or who are judged unfit to continue. Recommended equipment includes appropriate clothing and footwear, waterproofs, compass, whistle, mug and a map (OS 1:50,000 or West Pennine Moors 1:25,000). Well behaved dogs are allowed if kept on a lead and covered by public liability insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Greenmount

Race information

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Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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