BB-Charnwood Marathon
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BB-Charnwood Marathon 2027
The event is based at Brush Bowls & Sports Club in Loughborough and uses routes across the Charnwood area. The course network passes the Outwoods, Blackbrook Reservoir, Mount St Bernard Abbey, Bardon Hill and Copt Oak. A short loop goes to Beacon Hill and returns via the Outwoods while the long route continues to Newtown Linford, Bradgate Park, Cropston village, Swithland Woods and Woodhouse Eaves before returning through the Outwoods to the clubhouse.
Distances:
- 27 miles long route
- 18 miles short route
Checkpoints and time controls are in place. Checkpoint 3 closes at 16:00 and long route entrants must reach Checkpoint 2 (about 12.5 miles) by 13:00 or will be diverted to the short route. The event applies a time limit based on 2.5 miles per hour with a total allowance of 11.5 hours.
Entry details note an overall event limit of 300 places with no entries on the day, separate fees for LDWA members and non members, reduced fees for 16–17 year olds, and a cancellation refund available until 27 February 2027 minus an administration charge. Entry includes snacks and drinks at checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish. The organiser is Brush Bowls Club together with Sherwood LDWA Group.
Entrants must follow the route description and check in at all checkpoints, carry specified equipment including appropriate clothing, waterproofs, compass, whistle, torch, basic first aid kit, a mug and a map, and be aware that checkpoint food cannot be guaranteed free from allergens. Electronic maps and route files are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
