BB-Charnwood Marathon
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BB-Charnwood Marathon : 21 March 2026
The BB-Charnwood Marathon is held on 21 March 2026 at Brush Bowls & Sports Club, Nanpantan Road Sports Ground, Watermead Lane, Loughborough (LE11 3TN). The event is hosted by Brush Bowls Club and Sherwood LDWA Group. Entries open 21 August 2025 and close 13 March 2026. There is an overall entry limit of 300 and there are 112 participants entered so far. No entries on the day.
Courses and eligibility
Distances offered:
- 27 miles (long)
- 18 miles (short)
Age and entry rules: minimum event age is 16. The 16–17 age group may enter but must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration. Course-specific age categories mirror the distances (long and short for adults and under-18s). Entry fees vary by membership status.
Route, checkpoints and facilities
The route starts and finishes at Brush Bowls & Sports Club and passes through Charnwood features such as the Outwoods, Blackbrook Reservoir, Mount St Bernard Abbey, Bardon Hill and Copt Oak. The short route includes a loop to Beacon Hill. The long route continues to Newtown Linford, Bradgate Park, Cropston, Swithland Woods and Woodhouse Eaves before returning via the Outwoods. The event uses checkpoints; entrants must check in at all checkpoints and follow the route description. Snacks and drinks are provided at checkpoints and a hot meal is provided at the finish. Parking is available at the clubhouse.
Safety, equipment and rules
Recommended kit includes suitable clothing and footwear, waterproofs, compass, whistle, torch, basic first aid kit, a mug and specified OS maps (OS129 or OS Explorer 245/246). Electronic maps and route files are allowed. Marshals may shorten or retire entrants who do not comply with rules or cannot complete within the event time limit. Well behaved dogs are allowed if on a lead and covered by public liability insurance. Non-LDWA members are not covered by LDWA insurance unless they join. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
