BME Pre-Spring Sprint 2026

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  • Date Sat 7th March 2026
  • Time 10:00
  • Location Bury, Lancashire
  • Price £25.00 - £45.00
  • Races 3 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the BME Pre-Spring Sprint 2026, hosted by Barking Mad Events! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 7th, 2026, as Bury, Lancashire transforms into a vibrant hub for runners of all abilities. This exciting event features three incredible race distances, each designed to get your legs burning and your heart pumping while you conquer a mix of beautiful terrains.

The race routes kick off with the classic BME LMS route, which means you'll be tackling that infamous hill right from the start. But don't worry—immersing yourself in nature will make the challenge worthwhile as you encounter stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes along the way. After crossing the finish line, indulge in mouthwatering stone-baked pizzas by the campfire while enjoying great tunes and soaking in the camaraderie of fellow runners. Join us for a day of running, relaxation, and pure fun at the BME Pre-Spring Sprint 2026, where adventure awaits!

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.

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

  • 6.1k Bme

    £25.00

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  • 11.6k Bme

    £35.00

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  • 21.6k Bme

    £45.00

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Location

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

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