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Starting in 1961 when UMIST lecturers walking from Lancaster back to Manchester spotted an imp, the Bogle has run every year since and is now one of the longest running sponsored events in the North West, celebrating its 50th Year in March 2011. |
Starting in 1961 when UMIST lecturers walking from Lancaster back to Manchester spotted an imp, the Bogle has run every year since and is now one of the longest running sponsored events in the North West, celebrating its 50th Year in March 2011. |
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The Bogle is famously known as a sponsored walk, but it also offers participants the option of cycling the event. Currently comprising of four main events, the Bogle features many distances that range is difficulty. |
The Bogle is famously known as a sponsored walk, but it also offers participants the option of cycling the event. Currently comprising of four main events, the Bogle features many distances that range is difficulty. |
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The Bogle Stroll is one of the oldest sponsored events in the North West.
Starting in 1961 when UMIST lecturers walking from Lancaster back to Manchester spotted an imp, the Bogle has run every year since and is now one of the longest running sponsored events in the North West, celebrating its 50th Year in March 2011.
The Main Event
The Bogle is famously known as a sponsored walk, but it also offers participants the option of cycling the event. Currently comprising of four main events, the Bogle features many distances that range is difficulty.
The Bogle Stroll is the most popular event of the four available where participants walk approximately 55 miles around Greater Manchester through the night. Walkers tackle what is known as the North and South Loops, forming a figure of eight around Manchester. Every year, the Bogle Stroll sees close to 50% of those who enter finish, leaving the rest to drop out at various points.