Saturday 3rd October 2020
BB3 3LY
3 Towers Ultra 2020
Start / Finish line: Hoddlesdon, BB3 3LY
*This route is not marked. Each runner will be provided GPX file of the route on request.
The route will quickly climb up to onto the moors, heading towards the first of the 3 towers, the Jubilee Tower before heading across to White Coppice via Cartridge Hill and Great Hill.
You will then navigate your way towards the second tower, Rivington Tower.
From there, you will navigate your way across Turton Heights and onwards in to CP3 at Hawkshaw. The final phase of the event tackles the challenging Holcombe Moor and the final climb up towards Peel Tower before making your way across to book location 1 next to Cronkshaw farm. From here you will skirt Bull Hill and head back towards Darwen collecting Book 2 on route, finishing at the Ranken Arms Pub for a cheeky pint! ;)
The terrain is hilly and undulating over the course, and in parts hits public roads.. there will be 4 check points throughout the route with cut off times to reach CP3 (1500 hrs) (This event has a 14hour cut off to finish).
The one (of many) positive comments last year was how awesome each CP was... We certainly load them with a variety of food and drink to help keep you fueled throughout the run... Such as:
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Soreen
- Flapjacks
- Trail mix/peanuts
- Sweets/Jelly babies
- Falafels
- Coke
- Water
- Lucozade
All CP locations are easily accessible by car also should you wish to have a friend or family member meet you for support or bag drop support.
When you successfully cross the finish line, you will receive a very bespoke and unique 3 towers medal for your efforts plus hot food provided by the Ranken Arms Pub!
This event has a 14 hour cut off and details of each CP cut off will be emailed to registered runners.
Pre req: It is strongly advised you have completed a trail marathon & have experience in trail running prior to entering this event.
Mandatory kit list
- Ultra running belt or backpack with the ability to hold 1L of fluids
- Snacks
- Hat and gloves
- Waterproof jacket with hood
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Suitable race wear
- Money
- Prescribed medication
- Map of route (OR GPX will be emailed to registered runners if requested. (OS287)
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Entries close at 14:49 on Tuesday 7th July 2020
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3 Towers Ultra 2020
Saturday 3rd October 2020
Start / Finish line: Hoddlesdon, BB3 3LY
*This route is not marked. Each runner will be provided GPX file of the route on request.
The route will quickly climb up to onto the moors, heading towards the first of the 3 towers, the Jubilee Tower before heading across to White Coppice via Cartridge Hill and Great Hill.
You will then navigate your way towards the second tower, Rivington Tower.
From there, you will navigate your way across Turton Heights and onwards in to CP3 at Hawkshaw. The final phase of the event tackles the challenging Holcombe Moor and the final climb up towards Peel Tower before making your way across to book location 1 next to Cronkshaw farm. From here you will skirt Bull Hill and head back towards Darwen collecting Book 2 on route, finishing at the Ranken Arms Pub for a cheeky pint! ;)
The terrain is hilly and undulating over the course, and in parts hits public roads.. there will be 4 check points throughout the route with cut off times to reach CP3 (1500 hrs) (This event has a 14hour cut off to finish).
The one (of many) positive comments last year was how awesome each CP was... We certainly load them with a variety of food and drink to help keep you fueled throughout the run... Such as:
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Soreen
- Flapjacks
- Trail mix/peanuts
- Sweets/Jelly babies
- Falafels
- Coke
- Water
- Lucozade
All CP locations are easily accessible by car also should you wish to have a friend or family member meet you for support or bag drop support.
When you successfully cross the finish line, you will receive a very bespoke and unique 3 towers medal for your efforts plus hot food provided by the Ranken Arms Pub!
This event has a 14 hour cut off and details of each CP cut off will be emailed to registered runners.
Pre req: It is strongly advised you have completed a trail marathon & have experience in trail running prior to entering this event.
Mandatory kit list
- Ultra running belt or backpack with the ability to hold 1L of fluids
- Snacks
- Hat and gloves
- Waterproof jacket with hood
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Suitable race wear
- Money
- Prescribed medication
- Map of route (OR GPX will be emailed to registered runners if requested. (OS287)
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Date
Saturday 3rd October 2020
Location
Ranken Arms
Hoddlesdon
Darwen
BB3 3LY
Start time(s)
3 Towers Ultra Marathon - 06:30
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Entries close at 14:49 on Tuesday 7th July 2020