ARCHIVED RACE: Race the Train – Bury to Rawtenstall @ Bury Train Station, Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 10 June 2018

Race Info & Description

Race Information:

  • Event Name: Race the Train - Bury to Rawtenstall
  • Distance (Miles): 11
  • Date: 10 June 2018
  • Start Time: 11:00 am
  • Venue: Bury Train Station
  • Organised By: Mad Bull Events
  • Race Website: Click Here.

Race Facilities

  • Has Toilets? Yes
  • Has Changing Facilities? No
  • Has Water Stations? Yes - Multiple Water Stations
  • Has Prizes / Awards? Yes - Has Awards or Prizes

Race Description

In partnership with East Lancashire Railway’s this race will start from Bury train station on the sound of the steam trains whistle. Runners will then set off North along trail paths running alongside the railway lines and Irwell River. The run is from point to point, starting at Bury and finishing at Rawtenstall Station.

The steam train on the sound of its whistle will travel south to the next station then change tracks, then head north catching the runners as it makes it’s way to Rawtenstall Station

Friends and family can ride the train looking out for runners along the way shouting encouragement, so why not buy a concessionary train ticket.

There will be T-Shirts and Bespoke medals to all finishers. Prizes for the first 3 male/females, also winners of male/female Master (35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+).

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