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Burnley Way Ultra & Off-road Marathon 2026

  • Finsley Gate Wharf · Burnley
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Burnley Way Ultra & Off-road Marathon 2026
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---The Burnley Way Ultra---
The full 40 mile ultra covering the off-road moorland, towpaths, fields and hills along The Burnley Way, open to Solo or Paired runners.
Start 8am, Finsley Gate Wharf, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2FG
Course ~40miles with 5545ft climb (~64km, 1690m)
A written course description, marked map and GPX file of the full route is provided.
Route follows The Burnley Way so is signposted but reccies are definitely recommended.
Kit requirements (per runner): FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit (full waterproof top + bottom), hat, gloves, compass, whistle, a bit of emergency food + map (provided).

---The Burnley Way Off-Road Marathon---
(aka The BWORM, afka The Lancashireman)
A 27 mile event covering the off-road moorland, towpaths, fields and hills along The Burnley Way, open to Solo or Paired runners.
Start 8am, Finsley Gate Wharf, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2FG
Course 26.7miles with 4420ft climb (43km, 1347m)
A written course description, marked map and GPX file of the full route is provided.
Route partly follows The Burnley Way so is signposted but reccies are definitely recommended.
Kit requirements (per runner): FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit (full waterproof top + bottom), hat, gloves, compass, whistle, a bit of emergency food + map (provided).
Both events license pending under ARC.
Full details at www.runjmc.co.uk
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