Sun 8 Mar 2026 Lytham Saint Annes, Lancashire, UK

Grannys Bay Challenge

Back for its 5th year, this event has become a regular on the calendar for most runners. Come and join in the beautiful seaside town of Lytham for a great day of running.

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  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
Fylde Spitfire Memorial, Lytham Saint Annes
Grannys Bay Challenge

09:30

Age 18 & over

£28-£30

  • 6 hrs trail running

Event overview

Course: 5.24 mile out & back / loop (Complete as many or as few laps as you wish within the 6 hour time limit). Note: you don't have to run for the full 6 hours, it is a limit not a target. Course information: The course is on a flat tarmac path along the Ribble estuary. Starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial, runners will join the new coast path before passing Fairhaven lake. The path will lead you past Granny's Bay and onto Lytham green. Here you will have views of Lytham windmill to the left and to the right, views across the estuary, towards Southport and North Wales. At the end of Lytham green, runners will reach the turn round point, to return to the Spitfire Memorial. For those who want to complete a marathon distance, then you will have to complete 5 laps. For the 1/2 marathon you will complete 2 full laps and a short 2.62 mile loop. As long as you complete one lap then you will be a finisher and recieve an official time and a medal.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Route

  • Flat
  • Multiple laps
  • Out and back

What's included

  • Medal

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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