inov-8 Pennine Trail Marathon
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From Pennine Trails
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the inov-8 Pennine Trail Marathon, organized by Pennine Trails! This thrilling event takes place on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, in the stunning landscapes of Burnley, Lancashire. The marathon showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Pennines, with a course that winds through picturesque woods, climbs to panoramic views at Gorple Rocks, and descends alongside the serene Widdop Reservoir.
Runners will tackle a total distance of 26.2 miles, with four well-placed checkpoints to refuel and recharge along the way. Experience the stunning ascent to Top Withins, the enchanting Bronte Waterfalls, and the lush trails of Hardcastle Crags. Each checkpoint offers water and sustenance, ensuring that participants have all they need to conquer this scenic challenge. With generous cut-off times, this marathon promises not just a race, but an unforgettable journey through one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing event!
Runners will tackle a total distance of 26.2 miles, with four well-placed checkpoints to refuel and recharge along the way. Experience the stunning ascent to Top Withins, the enchanting Bronte Waterfalls, and the lush trails of Hardcastle Crags. Each checkpoint offers water and sustenance, ensuring that participants have all they need to conquer this scenic challenge. With generous cut-off times, this marathon promises not just a race, but an unforgettable journey through one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing event!
inov-8 Pennine Trail Marathon
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Oliver Waugh-swain
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
This is quite possibly the most scenic marathon I have ran in the UK. Every mile with different backdrops to run through.
The clear flags to follow route throughout marathons. With incredibly supportive and helpful volunteers all the way round the marathon.
Challenging hills to be wary of, so got yourself on some hills/ marshland before booking this marathon!
I'll be recommending this to marathoners to book onto and experience the great trans Penine trail.
Great job guys on a really well thought out marathon from start to finish!
Thanks Ollie
The clear flags to follow route throughout marathons. With incredibly supportive and helpful volunteers all the way round the marathon.
Challenging hills to be wary of, so got yourself on some hills/ marshland before booking this marathon!
I'll be recommending this to marathoners to book onto and experience the great trans Penine trail.
Great job guys on a really well thought out marathon from start to finish!
Thanks Ollie
Event information
The Pennine's are host to some of the most stunning and scenic trails in the country, and it's about time we dedicated a whole flipping trail marathon to them!
Starting in the woods of Hurstwood in Worsthorne, the marathon takes you along the idyllic trails of Gorple to Top Withins passing Bronte Waterfall, with a stop through the National Trust park of Hardcastle Crags.
Starting in the woods of Hurstwood in Worsthorne, the marathon takes you along the idyllic trails of Gorple to Top Withins passing Bronte Waterfall, with a stop through the National Trust park of Hardcastle Crags.
Pennine Trail Marathon Race Medal
Pennine Trail Marathon Race Buff
Pennine Trail Marathon Race Race Car Sticker
Pennine Trail Commemorative Marathon Cotton Tee
Professional Race Photography
Fully Flagged & Marshalled Course
Food & Water Stations
Chip Timed By Timingupnorth
Event Village - Graft Pizza and coffee van providing coffees, pizza, cakes, sandwiches
Free On-Site Parking
Event Safety coverage provided by Mountain Rescue
Pennine Trail Marathon Race Buff
Pennine Trail Marathon Race Race Car Sticker
Pennine Trail Commemorative Marathon Cotton Tee
Professional Race Photography
Fully Flagged & Marshalled Course
Food & Water Stations
Chip Timed By Timingupnorth
Event Village - Graft Pizza and coffee van providing coffees, pizza, cakes, sandwiches
Free On-Site Parking
Event Safety coverage provided by Mountain Rescue
Free onsite parking
Simply Fields, Hurstwood Ln, Worsthorne, Burnley BB10 3LF
Organiser's description
The Pennine's are host to some of the most stunning and scenic trails in the country, and it's about time we dedicated a whole flipping trail marathon to them!
Starting in the picturesque setting of Simply Fields just outside of Hurstwood, the race begins through the woods with a climb over Gorple to Gorple Rocks, before descending back down to Widdop Reservoir where you will reach your first checkpoint (1) just before Walshaw Dean Reservoir.
Running up and over to Top Withins, you'll descend over the trails down past Bronte Waterfalls, heading down the farm track towards Howarth and your next Checkpoint (2). Taking a right at the road, you'll begin to head back over more farm track to the next checkpoint (3), climbing back up and over to see the forest of Hardcastle Crags as you reach the summit of the hill.
Descending down to the woods, you'll take a right along the track on Shackleton Hill with Hardcastle Crags to your right, before descending down and through on some super woodland trails, before climbing back out to your last checkpoint (4).
Making your way back over towards Widdop, you'll turn left up past Lower Gorple Reservoir, climbing back up to Gorple Rocks where you can enjoy a 3 mile descent, with views of Pendle on the horizon, back down to the finish.
There will be 4 generous cut off points:
1st checkpoint = 5.2 miles / 8.3km - 1 hour 45 minutes (water available)
2nd checkpoint = 11 miles / 17.7km - 3 hours 20 minutes (water and food available)
3rd checkpoint = 14.4 miles / 23.7km - 4 hours 30 minutes (water available)
4th checkpoint = 19.8 miles / 31.8km - 6 hours (water and food available)
Starting in the picturesque setting of Simply Fields just outside of Hurstwood, the race begins through the woods with a climb over Gorple to Gorple Rocks, before descending back down to Widdop Reservoir where you will reach your first checkpoint (1) just before Walshaw Dean Reservoir.
Running up and over to Top Withins, you'll descend over the trails down past Bronte Waterfalls, heading down the farm track towards Howarth and your next Checkpoint (2). Taking a right at the road, you'll begin to head back over more farm track to the next checkpoint (3), climbing back up and over to see the forest of Hardcastle Crags as you reach the summit of the hill.
Descending down to the woods, you'll take a right along the track on Shackleton Hill with Hardcastle Crags to your right, before descending down and through on some super woodland trails, before climbing back out to your last checkpoint (4).
Making your way back over towards Widdop, you'll turn left up past Lower Gorple Reservoir, climbing back up to Gorple Rocks where you can enjoy a 3 mile descent, with views of Pendle on the horizon, back down to the finish.
There will be 4 generous cut off points:
1st checkpoint = 5.2 miles / 8.3km - 1 hour 45 minutes (water available)
2nd checkpoint = 11 miles / 17.7km - 3 hours 20 minutes (water and food available)
3rd checkpoint = 14.4 miles / 23.7km - 4 hours 30 minutes (water available)
4th checkpoint = 19.8 miles / 31.8km - 6 hours (water and food available)
Location
BB10 3LF Hurstwood Lane, Burnley, United Kingdom
inov-8 Pennine Trail Marathon
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Pennine Trails
Hosts of the Tolkien Trail 10k & Gisburn Forest 10k Trail, Pennine Trails host trail running events amongst the Pennine's best pines, trails, paths and peaks.
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