PFW Running - Avenham Amble

MAY
10
2026
Run through the scenic parklands of central Preston, starting from Avenham Park. Choose your challenge from 10k, half marathon, marathon, or a 6-hour ultra on a looped, hard-surface course. Every finisher gets a unique medal and refreshments are provided.
Sun 10 May 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Event Overview

The PFW Running - Avenham Amble is a running event taking place on Sunday, 10th May 2026. It starts and finishes in Avenham Park, by the River Ribble in Preston. The route passes through Miller Park and the Upper Farm nature reserve and leisure park.

Route Details

The course is on hard surface paths. Participants can choose from multiple distances. The 10 km is one loop plus a short out-and-back section. The half marathon consists of three loops of the course. The marathon is six loops. The ultra distance has no set number of laps; runners complete as many laps as they wish within a 6-hour time limit. The final lap must start within 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Event Information

The route is fully marked and the event is held under UK Athletics rules. Medical cover is provided. There is an age restriction: all participants must be over 18. Runners aged 18-19 have a maximum distance of the marathon. For those over 20, there is no maximum distance. The event has a maximum of 100 entrants.

Entry fees vary by distance and affiliation status. Registration closes on 3rd May 2026. According to the organizer's terms, refunds are not permitted. Entries can be deferred or transferred to another runner up to one week before the event date.

On the Day

Participants can expect sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial, and cola. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post-run goodies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Ultra