Clitheroe → Lancaster · 36 MILES
CASTLE TO
CASTLE.
Two castles.
One extraordinary journey.
Clitheroe → Lancaster
HISTORY AT
BOTH ENDS.
Thirty-six miles between two Lancashire landmarks.
From historic Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle, this is an endurance challenge across changing terrain. A fully marked route, checkpoints and stocked aid stations support your journey.
36 MILES
YOUR NEXT
CHALLENGE.
Clitheroe → Lancaster
36 MILES
Clitheroe to Lancaster, with a maximum completion time of 10 hours.
Already entered? Defer or change your entry ↗
Ultra event deferrals and transfers to another runner cost £10 per entry. Requests must be completed no later than one calendar month before event day.
Pre-registration required. No entries on the day. Entry closes 11 July 2027, unless the limit is reached first.
By registering, you agree to the event terms and conditions.
With you all the way
YOU BRING THE GRIT.
WE BRING THE REST.
Finisher medal
Finisher hoodie
Chip timing
Fully marked route
Stocked aid stations
Regular checkpoints
Participant tracking
Out there. Together.
TWO CASTLES.
THIRTY-SIX MILES.
ONE BIG FINISH.
Plan your day
YOUR DAY.
SORTED.
06:00
Collect your race pack in person. Mandatory kit check applies.
07:30
Saturday 17 July 2027 · 36 MILES
Your starting point
Clitheroe → Lancaster
Clitheroe Park, Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, BB7 1BQGet directions ↗Mandatory Kit (which needs to be carried from start to finish)
• Waterproof Coat/Jacket with sealed seams
• Spare Long Sleeved Base Layer
• Water Bottle/Bladder with minimum 1 litre capacity
• Fully charged mobile phone
• Foil Blanket
• Whistle
On the day Check-In
Your race pack, which includes your bib number and tracker needs to collected on the day of the event. You will need to pass through kit check too to ensure you have all the mandatory kit.
CHECK-IN OPENS AT 6.00am.
Locations
START / CHECK-IN / BAGGAGE DROP
Clitheroe Park
Eshton Terrace
Clitheroe
BB7 1BQ
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FINISH
Lancaster Castle
Castle Hill
Lancaster
LA1 1YN
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Checkpoints
There are 6 checkpoints, each will have water and cordial, 4 will have a selection of supplementary snacks. Full information on each checkpoint and facilities is sent to registered participants shortly before the event.
Transport
Return transport back to the start in Clitheroe is available. This is charged at £10 (runners only) and can be purchased when registering for the event. Transport times are approximately 3pm and 6pm (subject to on the day conditions).
Cut-Off Times & Safety
The maximum time permitted for completion is 10 hours.
Although largely a trail, due to the nature of the event, you will be passing through some urban areas and there are inevitably some road crossings where it will be necessary to slow and possibly stop.
As always, if you see a runner experiencing difficulties please offer assistance where possible and inform Checkpoint Marshals/Race HQ. Contact details are printed on your bib number.
Route maps and final instructions
Full route information, including the GPX file and checkpoint details, is provided to registered participants shortly before the event. Follow your final instructions for operational updates.
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