Mere Sands Mile
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Mere Sands Mile
Mere Sands Mile is a Canicross event held at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve in Rufford, Ormskirk, Lancashire on 1 November 2026. The event is organised by Sporting Paws and is described as community oriented, open to runners, walkers and their dogs.
The main activity is a timed one mile run or walk. Timing is used for record keeping rather than as a competitive format, and no medals are awarded. After the main mile there is an optional social run of about 2.5 km.
Distances
- 1 mile timed run or walk
- 2.5 km optional social run
The course follows scenic trails through the reserve with mostly flat woodland tracks and natural surfaces suitable for running and walking. Onsite facilities include a visitor centre with a café, toilets and parking.
Entries open on 6 March 2026 and close on 20 October 2026. The entry fee for the one mile event is £7.50 and a small number of participants are already registered. Entry requires logging in or registering with the SiEntries system. The organiser has published a disclaimer and a cancellation and refund policy for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
