3 Towers Ultra

21 September 2024
Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, Lancashire, UK (England)
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60 KM
1 days
100 Runners
Difficulty:    Intermediate
ENTRY FEE:    35 GBP
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a demanding ultra across the moors of Lancashire. Starting at Darwen, just south of Blackburn, discovering the moors via three famous towers: Jubilee, Rivington and Peel.

You will run just on the edge of military firing range zone, so make sure to don’t wonder of the path!
The course is unmarked !!!

There will be map, gpx file and detailed route description (available by the end of 2023).

We will also organise guided recce for each distance.

Event Organiser

Leila Majewska

Event Organiser

Stuart Repon-Ness

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