THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB TRAIL RACES

10k & HALF MARATHON

Fast and furious trails amongst Silverdale's finest woodland and Areas of Natural Beauty

10k = 11:00am
Half Marathon = 1:00pm
22/3/25

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The Leighton Hall & AONB Trail Races

Pennine Trails are proud, delighted and excited in equal measure to host The Leighton Hall & AONB 10k & Half Marathon Trail Races from the stunning grounds of Leighton Hall. 

Area of natural beauty? ✔️ Tasty Trails? ✔️ Stunning Scenery? ✔️ This one's got the lot...

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  • What distances are available to race?

    Both 10k and Half Marathon distances are available.

  • Where do the races start?

    Both races start and finish at the fantastic grounds of Leighton Hall.

  • Is there parking?

    Parking will be available at the grounds of Leighton Hall.

  • How much is it to enter?

    10k = £25.00

    Half Marathon = £30 


    This includes the cost to use private lands, first aid, post race goodies and insurance. Pennine Trails vests & T-Shirts available to purchase on the day, or Leighton Hall & AONB t-shirts, hoodies and vests available to pre-order.

  • When Does Registration Open?

    10k registration opens at 8:30am and closes at 10:45am


    Half Marathon registration opens at 11:00am and closes at 12:45pm

  • 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?

    Definitely your grippiest trail or fell shoes for this one. As it's March, some sections of the course can be slippy and muddy. 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 March, runners may be required to bring waterproof jackets, trousers, gloves and hats once a decision has been made in the week leading to the race. 

  • Will there be a bag drop?

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

The Leighton Hall & AONB 10k Trail Race Details:

Pennine Trails are proud, delighted and excited in equal measure to host The Leighton Hall & AONB 10k Trail Race on the stunning grounds of Leighton Hall. 

Area of natural beauty? ✔️ Tasty Trails? ✔️ Stunning Scenery? ✔️ This one's got the lot...

Supported by:
inov-8 Get a Grip
Mountain Fuel Sports Nutrition

RESULTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

COURSE RECORD HOLDERS
10K RECORD HOLDERS
Gary Priestly (2021 - 36:42) and Anna Bracegirdle (2021 - 42:35)
HALF MARATHON COURSE RECORD HOLDERS
Simon Jones (2023 - 01:36:58) and Sophie Pilkington (2024 - 01:58:01)
RESULTS
PHOTOS

THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB GOODIES & MERCHANDISE
(NEW DESIGNS COMING FOR 2025!)

RACE T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER!

Included in the race entry fee are race momentos and goodies, as well as professional photography. 

Optional additional t-shirts and vest are available to pre-order for £15 and hoodies £30. 
Included in entry:

Race momentos and goodies:
  • Leighton Hall & AONB Trail Race Medal
  • Professional Race Photography
  • 2024 Pennine Trails Leighton Hall Trail Race Goodies, including medal, buff and car sticker
  • Fully Flagged & Marshalled Course
  • Event Village - Graft Pizza and Leighton Hall Cafe providing coffees, pizza, cakes, sandwiches
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Chip Timing by Timing Up North

THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB 10K COURSE DESCRIPTION

THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB 10K TRAIL RACE ROUTE

Route Description

Distance: 10k
Elevation: 800ft

When we begun seeking out the best trail routes in and around the Pennines, we promised ourselves we'd only pick routes with the following criteria... Beautiful scenery and exciting trails, but most of all, it has to be routes we'd love to do ourselves. It's safe to say, this one is genuinely the most fun we've had seeking out any of our routes so far! 

This race shows the best of Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Beginning on the stunning grounds of Leighton Hall, the race begins with a fast first mile down a country lane, leading to the Leighton Moss RSPB's Nature Reserve. A dash through the North West's largest area of Reed Beds brings you a short climb through the old woods leading to Trowbarrow Quarry. In and out of fast paced trails, the race brings you to skirt the edge of Hawes Water, before looping back around through Leighton Hall's woodland. 

Now... we brag about our races, we're proud of them! But this race finish we're REALLY proud of, as you'll struggle to find a more enjoyable finish in the country. Running back into the Ground of Leighton Hall, you'll race back down the hill into the finish, with sights of the Ingleborough in the distance and Leighton Hall in the foreground. We can't wait to see you're happy finishers smiles!

THE LEIGHTON HALL HALF MARATHON COURSE DESCRIPTION

THE LEIGHTON HALL HALF MARATHON TRAIL RACE ROUTE

Route Description

Distance: 13.1 Miles
Elevation: 1,971ft

The trails of Silverdale and Carnforth have too much to offer for one 10k course, which is why we are now introducing the half marathon option to explore more of the woodland trails and coastal views Silverdale is known for!

Beginning once again from the fabulous Leighton Hall grounds, the half marathon first visits the woodland trails of Warton Crag Nature Reserve. You'll then arrive at the marshlands before climbing to see epic views of the coast. 

A run through the Silverdale brings you to the National Trusts 'Pepper Pot' woods where you'll climb and descend through more fantastic woodland trails.

From here, you'll reach the iconic Arnside Knott, performing a loop of the wooded hill, gaining more epic coastal views. You'll then loop back and meet up with the 10k course for more wooded trails ending with the legendary descent back down to Leighton Hall!

THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB RACE DAY INFORMATION

THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB TRAIL RACE INFORMATION

RACE DAY INFORMATION

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

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  • LOCATION

    Leighton Hall & AONB Trail Races takes place from the grounds of Leighton Hall. 


    The full address is:


    Leighton Hall

    Storrs Ln, 

    Carnforth 

    LA5 9ST

  • PARKING

    Parking is available at at Leighton Hall grounds.

  • REGISTRATION

    Registration is open from 8:30am. The Race HQ is situated in at Leighton Hall.

  • START TIME

    You will be guided to the start, which is located at the Race HQ, at 10:50am. for the 10k and 12:50pm for the half marathon Please make sure you're there on time to hear the important safety briefing beforehand. The races will then begin at 11:00am and 1:00pm respectively.

  • REFRESHMENTS

    There will be food stalls and Leighton Hall's own Cafe available for pre and post race food and drinks.

  • KIT LIST

    As the weather in March can be somewhat tempremental, chilly and wet - we will make a judgment in the days leading up to the race whether runners require to take a waterproof jacket, gloves and hat with them whilst running. Trail or fell shoes are a must!

DOWNLOAD OSM 10K MAP DOWNLOAD OSM HALF MARATHON MAP DOWNLOAD GPX ROUTE FILES

THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB RACE PROMO


THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB 10K TRAIL RACE COURSE VIDEO


THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB 10K TRAIL RACE START & FINISH


THE LEIGHTON HALL & AONB TRAIL HALF MARATHON PROMO

LEIGHTON HALL & AONB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Event FAQ Questions

Everything you need to know before entering The Leighton Hall & AONB Trail Race

  • What distances are available to race?

    Both 10k and Half Marathon distances are available.

  • Where do the races start?

    Both races start and finish at the fantastic grounds of Leighton Hall.

  • Is there parking?

    Parking will be available at the grounds of Leighton Hall.

  • How much is it to enter?

    10k = £25.00

    Half Marathon = £30 


    This includes the cost to use private lands, first aid, post race goodies and insurance. Pennine Trails vests & T-Shirts available to purchase on the day, or Leighton Hall & AONB t-shirts, hoodies and vests available to pre-order.

  • When Does Registration Open?

    10k registration opens at 8:30am and closes at 10:45am


    Half Marathon registration opens at 11:00am and closes at 12:45pm

  • 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 eventIf you inform us of circumstances that change within 3 months or more a full refund can be issued minus a 20% admin charge and booking fee. You may also defer your entry (see below) or transfer to another runner (see below).


    If you inform us of circumstances that change within 3 months or less we can defer your entry to the same event the following year, or an event in line with the same pricing structure if entry is available. you may also transfer your entry to another runner (see below).


    If you inform us of circumstances that change within 1 month of an event, it is possible to transfer your entry over to another runner, and you will need to provide their name, D.O.B, email and club. The participant that takes the entry agrees to our T&Cs. The two runners transferring their entries will arrange payment and Pennine Trails holds no accountability for monies lost.


    No transfers or deferrals can be made within 1 week of an event.


    Read full T&Cs here.

  • What shoes should I wear?

    Definitely your grippiest trail or fell shoes for this one. As it's March, some sections of the course can be slippy and muddy. 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 March, runners may be required to bring waterproof jackets, trousers, gloves and hats once a decision has been made in the week leading to the race. 

  • Will there be a bag drop?

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