The Golden Ball 20 Miles
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The Golden Ball 20 Miles and Riverside 10 mile
The Golden Ball 20 Miles and Riverside 10 mile take place in Lancaster on 30 August 2026. The event is organised by Lancaster Runners and is licensed by UK Athletics with licence numbers #29123 and #28796. The venue is the Trimpell Club, LA4 4UP, where the race both starts and finishes.
Distances:
- 20 mile
- 10 mile
The organiser describes the course as flat and fast and notes it uses the network of paths around Lancaster and the surrounding district. The course is presented as good training for marathon preparation.
Awards and finishers: all 20 mile finishers receive a medal and a t-shirt. All 10 mile finishers receive a medal. Prizes are awarded to the first three male and the first three female finishers.
Entry information: online entry fees for the 20 mile are Affiliated club athletes £37, Unaffiliated athletes £39, and Lancaster Runners Club members £31. Online entry fees for the 10 mile are Affiliated £26, Unaffiliated £28, and Lancaster Runners Club members £21. Some online portals may add a small charge. Entries on the day are cash only; on-the-day prices are higher. The event operates a no refunds, no swaps, no deferrals policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
