BME Pre-Spring Sprint 2026

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From Barking Mad Events

  • Date Sat 7th March 2026
  • Location Bury, Lancashire
  • Price £25.00 - £45.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the BME Pre-Spring Sprint 2026, hosted by Barking Mad Events! On Saturday, March 7th, 2026, join us in the picturesque town of Bury, Lancashire, for a thrilling adventure that promises to get your legs burning and heart pumping. This exciting event features three incredible race distances, perfect for runners of all levels.

Set against a stunning natural backdrop, each route begins with the challenging hill from our BME LMS route, ensuring a memorable start to your race. As you navigate the mix of terrains, take a moment to appreciate the vibrant wildlife and breathtaking scenery that this beautiful area has to offer. After you've conquered the courses, treat yourself to delicious stone-baked pizzas by the campfire, while enjoying lively tunes that will keep your spirits high. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run, rewind, and have fun with fellow enthusiasts at the BME Pre-Spring Sprint 2026!

BME Pre-Spring Sprint 2026

Sat 7th March 2026

Poster with orange neon text listing running distances: 6K, 11.6K, and 21.6K. The event is at Dearden Wood Campsite on 7th March 2026. Wavy orange lines decorate the black background. A digital map shows a 21.6 km running or cycling route marked in orange, looping through rural roads and past Greenbooth Reservoir, with arrows indicating direction. The start/finish point is marked with a green dot. A map screenshot showing an 11.6 km walking route looping past Cowpe Lowe, Waugh’s Well, and Gincroft Lane, with elevation markers for nearby hills and orange lines indicating the path. Map controls are visible in the corners. A digital map displays a hiking route marked in orange, looping from Gincroft Lane to Cowpe Lowe (438m), with nearby locations labeled, including Hugh Mill and Edgeside. The distance 6.1k is shown. 2D and settings icons are visible. A line graph shows elevation in meters over a 6.1 km distance, rising from 250 m to over 400 m, peaking around 3 km, and then descending back to 250 m at the end. Graph showing elevation vs. distance for an 11.6 km route. Elevation starts at 250 m, peaks around 450 m near the middle, then drops back to 250 m at the end. A bold 11.6K is displayed in the top right corner. Elevation profile graph showing distance in kilometers on the x-axis and elevation in meters on the y-axis. The highlighted line shows peaks and valleys, with a total distance of 21.6 km. A stylized orange silhouette of a runner in motion above the bold white text "BARKING MAD EVENTS" on a black background. A scenic view of rolling green hills with a reservoir and dam under a partly cloudy blue sky. Inset shows another angle of the reservoir. “Barking Mad Events” logo is at the bottom left. A large black cross stands atop a mound of stones on grassy moorland, with a wind turbine visible in the distance under a blue sky with wispy clouds. A stone well marked "WAUCH'S WELL 1856" with a carved plaque below showing a bearded man's head and the years 1817–1897, with greenery growing inside the well’s opening beneath.

Organiser's Description

This event will hold three incredible races, bound to get your legs burning and heart pumping! With a mix of terrain, there is something for everyone. All the routes will start the same as our BME LMS route, so be prepared for that hill at the start!

Submerse your self in nature and take on its beautiful brutality. With wildlife everywhere, this is really a chance to see all the beauty that this area has to offer. Treat your self to some mouthwatering stone baked pizzas after your run, sitting next to a campfire living your best life. With tunes to get you through the day, this really is a chance to just run, rewind and have fun.

Races

  • 6km BME

    £25.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 11km BME

    £35.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 21km BME

    £45.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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Location

Dearden Wood, Sarah Street, Bury, BL0 0QY, United Kingdom

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