PFW Running - Brockholes Bimble
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Brockholes Bimble : Preston, 8 May 2026
Brockholes Bimble is a trail running event held at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG on Friday 8 May 2026. The reserve covers 250 acres, is owned by the Wildlife Trust, and includes lakes, the River Ribble, woodlands and the site's floating visitor centre.
The event offers multiple distances:
- 10K: one lap of the course plus a short out and back
- Half marathon: three laps of the course
- Marathon: six laps of the course
- Ultra: as many laps as desired within the time limit
There is a 6 hour time limit. For the ultra the last lap must start within 5 hours 15 minutes. Age rules require all participants to be over 18; athletes aged 18 to 19 may race up to the marathon distance, while participants over 20 have no maximum distance.
Entry fees vary by distance and affiliation status:
- 10K: £22 affiliated, £24 unattached
- Half marathon: £26 affiliated, £28 unattached
- Marathon: £30 affiliated, £32 unattached
- Ultra: £36 affiliated, £38 unattached
Two pounds from every entry will be donated to Brockholes Nature Reserve for path upkeep. Runners receive sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke, a bespoke medal and post run goodies. The event holds Trail Running Association race permit number 8050 and forms part of a three day event series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
