Man vs Machine. Speed vs Steel. No second chances.

August 2027! 

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A narrowboat disappears into the tunnel at Marsden.
You don’t follow it.

You go up. Over. Across the moor.

First to Diggle wins.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple. Brutal. Brilliant.

The barge enters Standedge Tunnel
You start at Tunnel End, Marsden
No canal. No shortcuts. No easy miles
You climb. You cross. You descend

Beat the barge to Diggle… and you win

THE ROUTE

Tunnel End, Marsden → Diggle

This is not a towpath jog.

Steep climbs. Open moorland.
Rough ground. Big exposure.

The barge takes the easy route.
You don’t.

THE CHALLENGE

This isn’t a race against other runners.
This is personal.

Pick your line
Manage the climb
Commit on the descent

Lose focus… and it’s gone.

You either beat it… or you don’t.

EVENT DETAILS

Start: Tunnel End, Marsden
Finish: Diggle (tunnel exit)
Terrain: Moorland / trails / climbs
Distance: 5-Miles
Start Time: 11:00
Barge: Inside the tunnel. Always moving.

No medals. No fuss. Just a proper chip butty at the finish.

Think you’ve got what it takes?