This was the 30th Anniversary of The 20 Barriers and it was a particularly poignant event as Dave Shinn, the race organiser from the early 2000’s to 2017 had died on 20th June this year. He was remembered at the start - and the finish when each runner was given a bottle of Memorial Ale. We had an excellent turn out with 141 competitors who all finished successfully and despite a somewhat dire forecast of Thuner and heavy rain, it all held off until we had finished clearing up and were safely ensconced in the pub. A big thank you to all the Marshals and other essential helpers, to Rowan Wood Sports Therapy for his spot prizes and to the Lancaster Running Centre for the loan of the Start/Finish arch and of course to all you wonderful competitors without whom it could not have happened. We look forward to seeing you all again next year, Tuesday July 7th July 2026 All profits donated to Kent Estuary Youth Project (KEY Project)
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20 Barriers Race Information 2025
This year's race is on Tuesday 1st July with a 7pm start.
£10 entry on the night.All profits to support local youth charity.
Held under FRA rules.Competitors must be 16 or over on day of race.
Registration opens by 5.45 and closes at 6.45 so that the race can start at 7pm sharp.
Please use the main Carnforth High School car park which is on the east (motorway side) of the school buildings and not the restricted access and parking area on the town side next to the Swimming Pool.
The race follows a 5 mile scenic route on the field paths, trails and canal
towpath in the countryside to the south of Carnforth ‘Gateway to the
Lake District’.
It gets its name from the number of stiles
and other field boundaries crossed en route but none of the ‘20
barriers’ should present any unusual hazards or difficulties.Trail or
studded shoes advised.
Since 2022 the race has reverted to it's
traditional return route through the old Lundsfield quarry area and
follows the yellow marker posts to Kellet Road canal bridge before
crossing over the pale green footbridge down to the towpath, although
there are some changes to the start and finish due to new perimeter
fencing at the School, so please study the maps and give the pre-race
briefing your full attention.
Goody bags for first three men and first three women and other spot prizes at the finish line.
We
are saving on plastic - some water and juice will be available at the
finish but please bring your own reusable drinking cup.
2025 Race Map - anti clockwise loop
