How far is the Panopticons Ultra?

The Panopticons Ultra is one distance: 52km (32.3 miles).

How much climbing is in the Panopticons Ultra?

The 52km has 1,430 m of ascent.

Is the Panopticons Ultra course marked?

Partly. There is course marking, but the organiser expects you to navigate — carry a map and have the GPX on a watch or phone.

What are the cut-offs for the Panopticons Ultra?

Overall time limits — 52km: 10h.

When is the next Panopticons Ultra?

Sat, 22 May 2027, 08:00. Entries open.

Run JMC Panopticons Ultra

Corporation Park, BlackburnSat, 22 May 2027

Fifty-two kilometres point to point across East Lancashire, Blackburn to Trawden, by way of the four Panopticons.

52km

32 miles

1,430 m ascent

28 m per km

10h cut-off

11:32/km to make it

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The course

10h cut-off, which needs 11:32/km

2 checkpoints

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Train for it: routes near the start

Routes starting within 20 km of Corporation Park, Blackburn, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.

MODERATE

The Tolkien Trail from Hurst Green

14.4km · 274m climb · Loop · 9.8km away

You run the countryside J.R.R. Tolkien knew when he stayed at Stonyhurst, along the Ribble and Hodder that many believe fed the rivers of Middle-earth, past the great college itself.

HARD

Ogden Reservoirs from Barley

13.2km · 409m climb · Loop · 18km away

You circle two hidden reservoirs and run up the cleft of Ogden Clough right under the north face of Pendle Hill, on some of the quietest moor in Lancashire.

HARD

Pendle Hill from Barley

16.2km · 511m climb · Loop · 18km away

Pendle Hill stands alone above the Lancashire plain, so the summit view is enormous, and the hill carries the weight of the 1612 witch trials in every place name around it.

Checked Jul 2026

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How to enter

Sat, 22 May 2027 · Entries open

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Common questions

: The Panopticons Ultra is one distance: 52km (32.3 miles).
: The 52km has 1,430 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Panopticons Ultra yet.
: Partly. There is course marking, but the organiser expects you to navigate — carry a map and have the GPX on a watch or phone.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Panopticons Ultra. Run JMC confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 52km: 10h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Panopticons Ultra. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Run JMC race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Panopticons Ultra. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 22 May 2027, 08:00. Entries open.