The second race in the Manchester YMCA Harriers 2018 Summer Championship.
An interesting trail race that follows the East Lancashire Railway along the Irwell Valley from Bury to Rawtenstall. The race sets off when the train whistle blows, the challenge is for you to beat it to the end of the line!
More information about the race at https://www.madbullevents.com/race-the-train-bury-to-rawtenstall
Train from Rawtenstall back to Bury is £8; timetable here: http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/plan-your-day-out/timetables-fares/details.aspx?CalDate=10-6-2018