Run JMC Burnley Way Ultra & Off-Road Marathon
Forty miles or twenty-seven of moorland, towpath and field along the Burnley Way, out of Finsley Gate Wharf.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Mile | 1,690 m | 26 m |
| 43 km Off-Road Marathon | 1,347 m | 31 m |
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What you’re in for
Forty miles or twenty-seven along the Burnley Way from Finsley Gate Wharf: moorland, towpath and field in a loop round the town. The 40 Mile is 64.0km with 1,690m of climb, the Off-Road Marathon 43.0km with 1,347m. Late September.
Terrain and trail
Leeds & Liverpool towpath at the start and finish, then the moors: Pendle's flanks, the Hameldon moors and the Cliviger gorge, on peat, grass and stone. Marked, but the organiser still expects you to be able to navigate — carry the map. Wet on the tops in September. A trail shoe with grip.
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Routes starting within 20 km of Finsley Gate Wharf, Burnley, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.
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How to enter
No date announced for the next running yet. Run JMC’s site ↗ is where it will show up first.
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Common questions
- The Burnley Way Ultra & Off-Road Marathon offers 2 distances: Off-Road Marathon (43.0 km / 26.7 miles), 40 Mile (64.4 km).