A multi-distance event brought to you by the same people as Pendle Way In A Day, covering the full 40mile Burnley Way Ultra and an optional ‘short’ 27mile Burnley Way Off-Road Marathon. Minimum age 20 years old.

Entry now open HERE : https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/burnley-way-ultra-bworm-2026

The Burnley Way Ultra
A 40mile 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 ~40miles with 5751ft climb (~64km, 1753m)

A written course description 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).

Facebook Event Here : https://www.facebook.com/events/1071038778665027/

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 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).

Facebook Event Here : https://www.facebook.com/events/1071038778665027/

Route and Course

The Route can be viewed here on OS Maps (also the digital mapping is highly recommended)
Burnley Way Ultra : Full route
Burnley Way Off-road Marathon BWORM : Full route

Please note the GPX track is available for guidance only and SHOULD NOT be used as a navigational aid.

The GPX files are available here (right click ‘Save Link As’ to download):
Burnley Way Ultra : Full route
Burnley Way Off-road Marathon BWORM : Full route

Garmin Connect Courses are available here:
Burnley Way Ultra : Full route
Burnley Way Off-road Marathon BWORM : Full route

The Written Instructions here: Written Instructions

OS Map (1:25k) guide map here: Map

Registration & Start:
Registration from 7am at Finsley Gate Wharf, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2FG. Race start at 8:00 on canal bank.

Checkpoints:
Start: Finsley Gate Wharf
CP1:
CP2:
CP3: (Burnley Way Ultra only)
Finish: Finsley Gate Wharf

Cutoffs:
Burnley Way Ultra : 23:00 – 15hr time limit to complete.
Burnley Way Off-road Marathon : 18:00 – 10hr time limit to complete.

Each checkpoint will carry water, biscuits and sweets. Please ask a marshal if you require assistance. Please ensure you are self sufficient by carrying appropriate clothing and food/drink dependant on the weather.

Any entrant arriving at a checkpoint after the closing time will be asked to retire from the race. If you intend to retire from the event, this can be done at any checkpoint or the finish location; please tell the marshal you wish to do so and hand your tally. This ensures all runners are accounted for and avoids unnecessarily raising calls for emergency support from rescue services.

Kit and other info:

All entrants are advised to wear appropriate clothing for an off-road ultra and required to carry full body waterproof cover, map (see below), compass, whistle, mug and fully-charged mobile phone. Appropriate footwear (fell/trail) MUST be worn. A map of route OS 1:25k will be available but OS Landranger 103 or OS Explorer OL21 AND 287 is also recommended.

Some navigational ability required. Minimum entrant age 20 years old. No dogs allowed

Entries close two days before event date and a donation from the event will also be made to local charitable causes.

Route will be subject to some minor changes.

If you would like to make a weekend and book local accommodation, please get in touch for recommendations and advice.

The Lancashireman is covered on OS Explorer OL21.

Entry now open HERE : https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/burnley-way-ultra-bworm-2026