GISBURN FOREST TRAIL RACES

GISBURN FOREST 
TRAIL RACES

10k & Half Marathon
Simply THE best forestry trails across the 
whole Pennines.... Now open to trail runners!
3rd August 2024 
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
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DATE:
3rd August 2024
10K: 11:00am  - Half Marathon 1:00pm
LOCATION:
Gisburn Forest Hub, Slaidburn, Lancashire, BB7 4TS

RACE DISTANCES & ELEVATION:
10km - 666ft
Half Marathon - 1400ft

POST RACE GOODIES:
New Race Medal & Race Swag for 2024

Gisburn Forest Trail Race Details:

Pennine Trails are proud to host the Gisburn Forest 10k & NEW Half Marathon Trail Races again for 2023. Usually enjoyed by hikers and bikers, the trails are now open to trail runners seeking enchanting forests, bewitching trails and captivatingly immense woodland horizons as far as the eye can see.
Supported by:
inov-8 Get a Grip
Mountain Fuel Sports Nutrition

Gisburn Forest Trail Race Details:

Pennine Trails are proud to host the Gisburn Forest 10k & Half Marathon Trail Races again for 2024. Usually enjoyed by hikers and bikers, the trails are now open to trail runners seeking enchanting forests, bewitching trails and captivatingly immense woodland horizons as far as the eye can see.
Supported by:
inov-8 Get a Grip
Mountain Fuel Sports Nutrition

GISBURN FOREST TRAIL RACES RACE DAY INFORMATION

GISBURN FOREST TRAIL RACES RACE INFORMATION
RACE DAY INFORMATION

Everything you need to know on the day. For anything else, just send a message of to info@penninetrails.com

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  • LOCATION

    Gisburn Forest 10k & Half Marathon Trail Race takes place at Gisburn Forest Hub. 


    The full address is:

    The Hub, Gisburn Forest, Stephen Park, Slaidburn, Lancashire, BB7 4TS.

  • PARKING

    Parking is available at Gisburn Forest Hub which opperates with a £3 charge.


     Please arrive in plenty of time and car share where possible to make the day run smoothly.

  • REGISTRATION

    Registration is located at the Hub and opens at 8:00am. Registration will close at 12:45pm.

  • START TIME

    10K:

    You will be guided to the start, which is located at the Race HQ, at 10:50pm. 


    Please make sure you're there on time to hear the important safety briefing beforehand. The race will then begin at 11:00am.


    Half Marathon:

    You will be guided to the start, which is located at the Race HQ, at 12:50pm. 


    Please make sure you're there on time to hear the important safety briefing beforehand. The race will then begin at 1:00pm.

  • REFRESHMENTS

    Gisburn Forest Hub have a fantastic on-site cafe which is next to the Race HQ. They'll be serving cake and coffee before and after the race (cash only).

  • KIT LIST

    As the weather in August can be somewhat hot, runners may be advised to bring water with them whilst running. Trail shoes are advised.

GISBURN FOREST TRAIL RACE COURSE PROFILES 

GISBURN FOREST HALF MARATHON COURSE
GISBURN FOREST 10K COURSE

GISBURN FOREST 10K TRAIL RACE ROUTE DESCRIPTION

10K TRAIL RACE ROUTE, MAP & GPX FILE DOWNLOAD
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Route Description

We never like to scream and shout TOO much about our routes, as not every route is to everyone's taste... But in this case, we can wholeheartedly say, this is one of the BEST ever trail routes we've run on, and we're only being a smidge bias when we say that. The whole route feels like you're running in a cross between sasquatch country and fairytale-esque woodlands. It can be described as easy for first time runners, but there's so much enjoyable paths, tracks and trails that the most seasoned and quickest of trail runners are going to fall in love with the sport all over again.

Starting from the Gisburn Forest Hub, runners will be directed back out the entrance towards the forest, before journeying down "The 8", the wonderfully twisty-turny bike trail, which has been specially allowed to be open for the Gisburn Trail 10k Race. Making your way over the Stocks Reservoir bridge, you'll come to the fantastic wide open forest tracks.

You'll greet the Dale Head loop, which will bring you to our favourite section of the route, a thoroughly enjoyable descent through the woodland setting down to the river. Back on open forest tracks, you'll see the inspiringly beautiful horizons that Gisburn Forest is set in. With a fast, last two miles to the finish, you'll have finished the trail with the biggest grin on your face - and that's a Pennine promise!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP OFF THE BIKE TRAILS UNTIL RACE DAY - 
We have been granted special permission to use them for the Gisburn Forest Trail 10k, please go around if you'd like to recce the race beforehand


GISBURN FOREST HALF MARARHON ROUTE DESCRIPTION

HALF MARATHON TRAIL RACE ROUTE, MAP & GPX FILE DOWNLOAD
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GISBURN FOREST HALF MARATHON FULL EVENT VIDEO

Route Description

Taking in much of the 10k route, at the 4 mile mark you are sent up to complete much of the famous 'the 8' loop. Running clockwise, you will first be met with sprawling amazing scenery before making your way up to the further most parts of Gisburn Forest, before racing all the way back down the beautiful, fairytale like bike trails which are unlike anything else in the area.


There will be multiple aid stations along the route to keep you hydrated and fuelled along the way, as well as the route being fully marked and marshalled too, allowing you to enjoy the trails and focus on the running. GPX files are also supplied and available to download from the website.


PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP OFF THE BIKE TRAILS UNTIL RACE DAY - 

We have been granted special permission to use them for the Gisburn Forest Trail Half Marathon, please keep off any bike trails if you plan any recces before race day.

GISBURN FOREST 10K TRAIL RACE 2023 RESULTS & PHOTOS

COURSE RECORD HOLDERS

10k Male Course Record Holder: Will Walker - 40:11 - 2023
10k Female Course Record Holder: Hayley Carruthers - 42:53 - 2022
Half Marathon Male Course Record Holder: Richard Anderson - 1:30:27
Half Marathon Female Course Record Holder: Hayley Carruthers - 1:41:21

GISBURN FOREST RACES 2024 MERCHANDISE

NEW GISBURN FOREST MERCH DESIGNS COMING FOR 2024!

RACE VESTS & T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY!

Included in the race entry fee are race momentos and goodies, as well as professional photography. Optional additional race vests, t-shirts and hoodies are available on the day to pre-order for £15 and £30 respectively.  
Included in entry:

Race momentos and goodies:
  • Gisburn Forest 2024 Race Medal
  • Gisburn Forest 2024 Race Swag
  • Professional Race Photography
  • Fully Flagged & Marshalled Course
  • Food & Water Stations
  • Chip Timed By Timingupnorth
  • Graft Pizza and Gisburn Forest Cafe providing coffees, pizza, cakes, sandwiches
  • Professional Event Safety coverage and first aid
NEW MEDAL & T-SHIRT DESIGN COMING SOON
Gisburn Forest 10k Trail Medal

GISBURN FOREST TRAIL RACES FAQs

Event FAQ Questions

Everything you need to know before entering Gisburn Forest Trail Races

  • When is the race?

    Gisburn Forest Trail Races are held on the 3rd of August 2024.


    10k Starts: 11:00am

    Half Marathon Starts: 1:00pm

  • Where does the race start?

    The race starts and finishes at Gisburn Forest Hub

  • Is there parking?

    Runners will use Gisburn Forest Hub Car park which is just £3.00 for the day (cash only), so runners and their families can enjoy the facilities before and after the race too.

  • How much is it to enter?

    It is £25.00 & £30.00 including booking fee to enter either the 10k or half marathon. This includes the cost to use private lands, post race goodies and insurance. Gisburn Forest Trail Race vests & T-Shirts available to purchase whilst you enter.

  • I can no longer race, can I get a refund or defer entry?

    All races released after the 3rd December 2023 will be subject to the following policy:


    You can:


    Cancel your entry with a refund minus the SiEntries booking fee - available until 3 months before your race.


    Cancel your entry with a refund minus a 20% administration charge - available until 2 months before your race.


    Cancel your entry with a refund minus a 50% administration charge - available until 1 month before your race.


    After that time the option to cancel / refund will no longer be available.


    We no longer offer deferrals due to the amount of admin involved, but instead offer cancellations minus the costs already incurred. 


    You can transfer your entry to another runner at any time directly from Si Entries up until 1 week of your event.


  • What shoes should I wear?

    Despite it beingJuly, some grippy trail shoes are advised. Have a look at the inov-8 website for fell and trail shoes, and if you're unsure which ones to go for, get in touch and we'd be happy to advise.

  • Do I need to carry kit?

    As the race is in July, runners may be advised to bring water with them.


    Descisions will be made closer to race day for the half marathon required kit. 

  • Will there be a bag drop?

    Runners can leave their belongings at the Race HQ (Gisburn Forest Hub) at their own risk and the organiser, officials, Gisburn Forest and Pennine Trails Events Ltd cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage of these items.

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