Monument Marathon 2024
This challenging 26 mile loop connects six of Bury's historic Towers!
- Booking essential
Take on the whole of the challenging, yet beautiful, Monument Marathon in a day as a Runner or Hiker, with the option to be guided.
Join The Sunnywood Project on this challenging 26 mile loop connects six of Bury's historic Towers. Mostly on trail paths, you'll pass through country parks, along waterways, as you visit the six towers of this Tower Tour series.
Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower and Peel Tower.
Like all of Sunnywood's events, look forward to completing the distance with the camaraderie of other like-minded people around you – if you choose so, our friendly guides will be running / hiking the whole route with you to offer a supportive pep talk when required. However, we also won’t be offended if you do want to push on ahead without us.
What's included:
• Finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter and unique memento • Regular check points with ample aid station food and drink supplies • Secure car parking at the start / finish line.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Monument Marathon 2024 | £36.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07515060722
- Meeting point
Burrs Country Park, Woodhill Rd, Bury BL8 1DA, UK
- What to bring and wear
Kit requirements listed below.
- Other
Kit requirements: • Waterproof jacket and trousers • Spare warm layer • Hat and gloves • Ability to carry a minimum 1 litre of water • Reusable cup for aid stations • Fully charged mobile phone, with OS Maps or OS Locate app installed (additional powerbank to charge if using for navigation) • Map e.g. print of route, or Ordnance Survey 287. (Route links and GPX will be provided) • Compass • Whistle • Survival blanket or bag • First aid kit. Personal care and medicines, Compeed/blister plasters, etc • Suitable trail shoes or boots • Personal snacks/food • Head torch or other suitable light source (not phone)
Upcoming events
Guided Night Hike
On the first Friday of every month, join The Sunnywood Project for a twilight trek across Holcombe Moor.