Delamere Forest 42k
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Event Overview
The Delamere Forest 42k is a trail running event held in Delamere Forest, located southwest of Manchester on the Cheshire Plain. The event takes place on two dates in 2026: 26th April and 22nd November.
Course Details
The 42 km course takes runners deep into the forest, around Blakemere Moss, along the Sandstone Trail, and up Old Pale Hill, which offers panoramic views of the Cheshire countryside. The terrain includes woodland paths, grass, and off-road trails. The event is a UTMB and ITRA indexed race, contributing to a finisher's UTMB Index.
Event Information
- 42 km with a 7-hour time limit and rolling aid station cut-offs.
- 21 km distance is also available.
The event has a mandatory kit list, which will be spot-checked when collecting race bibs. The use of headphones is discouraged, though open-ear or bone-conducting types are permitted if volume is kept low. A mandatory pre-race briefing is held 15 minutes before the start.
Facilities and Logistics
The base camp is at the Delamere Forest Visitor Centre in Northwich. Facilities include a bag drop, portable toilets, food and snacks, hot drinks, and a kit stall. Parking is pay-and-display at the main Visitor Centre Carpark and Whitefield Carpark, with the latter requiring a 1-mile walk to the start. The closest train station is Delamere Station, 0.5 miles away.
Aid Stations
The 42k route has three aid stations at approximately 10 km, 21 km, and 31 km. Provisions include water, Coke, electrolytes, fruit, savory snacks, sweet snacks, and energy gels at select stations. This is a cupless event; participants must carry their own cup or flask. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
