Three Towers Ultra - 39 & 55 Miles
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Event overview
Three Towers Ultra is an ultra running event on Saturday 19 September 2026 in the West Pennine Moors, starting at Darwen and using Ranken Arms Pub as the venue. The route visits three towers: Jubilee, Rivington and Peel. The course runs close to the edge of a military firing range and is unmarked, so navigation skills are useful. A guided recce will be organised. The event is organised by Tough Trails Ltd.
Race details
- 39 miles / 5890 ft elevation gain / 12 hour time limit
- 55 miles / 8350 ft elevation gain / 17 hour time limit
There will be a kit check and a kit list will be published by the end of summer. Included for entrants are a finisher medal and a buff, checkpoints with a variety of food and drinks plus Mountain Fuel gels and snacks, GPS trackers, and payment of trail fees to National Trust and Natural England. The event will also make a donation to Bolton Mountain Rescue Team. Entries open 21 October 2025 and close 28 August 2026. Entry fees vary by distance and membership status. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
