We kick off 2022 at Haigh Hall, taking in the woodland paths of Haigh Hall
Country Park. Billed as challenging and rewarding, be prepared for some mud on the trails in January. Don’t forget to register with parkrun in advance (with Ramsbottom Running Club as your selected Club) and print off your Barcode.

Remember, parkrun operate a strict no barcode, no time policy.

£FREE

Please note if this event has to be cancelled due to bad weather we will look at 29th January as an alternative date.

A well organised event hosted by Blackburn Road Runners, this friendly 10K starts at the Witton Park Arena in Blackburn where the Athletics track start gives way to an undulating course taking in the stunning scenery of the Pleasington area. A popular race that often fills up before race day so please enter early.

£16.50

Minimum age 15.
(Junior race available).

Please note some of you may have 2020 entries held over, please check before entering the race again.

Now in its 39th year and one of the oldest surviving road races in the UK, this friendly 6 miler takes in the roads surrounding Lostock in Bolton.

A great turnout on this local race could secure us a prize for largest running club entered online.

£11.20

A flat, fast and scenic route from Salt Ayre Leisure Centre. A popular race for all, from those looking for a fast pre Spring Marathon 10K to those just stepping up to the distance.

£13.50

Part of the Wray Scarecrow Festival from the beautiful village of Wray which was a firm favourite last time we had this on the calendar.

Scarecrow Medal for all
finishers.

£11.50

Minimum age 15.

Starting and finishing at Whitechapel Village Hall in Preston, a road race offering stunning views overlooking the Bowland Fells.

Commemorative Blacksticks Blue Cheese to all Competitors.

£13.50

Another firm favourite, back on the Championships for a third year. This short 2km (1.2 mile) run takes entrants to the top of Musbury Tor, with 168m/551ft of climb with a pub finish, perfect for a Summer’s evening of racing.

£5 (TBC)

Minimum age 16.

(Junior race available).

Please note this race will also count towards the separate Fell Championships competition.

The finale of the Tour of Tameside, starting and finishing outside the historic Hyde Town Hall with a 7 mile route through Hyde Town Centre and the surrounding area.

For anybody looking for a personal endurance challenge this race is part of the full Tour of Tameside, a four day festival of running on a variety of terrains. The original week long tour was founded by marathon legend Dr Ron Hill MBE in 1981.
 

£16.50

A category AS (short) Fell Race starting at Shore Edge Methodist Church in Shaw, Oldham, climbing to the Trig Point on Crompton Moor before descending to the quarries near Buckstones Road.

With a climb of 323m on a mixture of moorland trail, forest trail and rough moorland paths the course has numerous ascents and descents before the moorland releases you into a steep shale covered descent towards the end of the first lap.

£7
 

Please note this race will also count towards the separate Fell Championships competition.

Who, What, Where, When – Who actually knows?

Details to be advised nearer the time, fully inclusive distance and terrain with a social event to follow.

Minimum age 11.

(Separate Junior event available).

Part of the Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix, the race starts and finishes on the Padiham Greenway, accessed through Memorial Park.

An out and back traffic free route.

£6
 

Minimum age 15 years.

(Junior race available)

Multi-terrain race on a mixture of tarmac paths and rough tracks surrounding the historic Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton.

£10

Starting and finishing at Fitz Park in Keswick this race follows well marked and marshalled paths and bridleways, taking in panoramic views of Derwentwater, the surrounding peaks of Skiddaw, Blencathra and the Northern Fells.

The Trail Challenge is a race for all including less competitive runners and fitness walkers with a generous time limit of 3½ hours.

If you think you will take less than 1½ hours it is recommended you enter the Trail Race with a time limit of 2 hours and a start time of 2pm. We will use times from each event if you feel you fall into the latter category.

£29.50

Minimum age 18 years.

Following the Virtual event in 2021 the event is hoping to be back with its all new route going up Tottington Road and back down the scenic and shaded Kirklees Trail.

The 10 mile event will also be taking place on the same day, if you opt to take on the challenge of a longer distance on home turf you will be able to receive Club Competitor points but unfortunately will not receive a timed placing for the Club Champs competition.

£25.30

A low key and local event raising funds for Bolton Hospice, this super friendly and inclusive 10K starts at the Vulcan Inn off Wigan Road in Bolton, heading down through wooded paths and on to the flat Middlebrook Trail.

£TBC

More info coming soon!

A relatively new event, starting and finishing inside Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers, with the route taking in Blackburn Town Centre and surrounding local landmarks.

£TBC

More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!

We will be finishing the year on a high on this 5 mile and approximately 650ft of elevation course including plenty of woodland, bogs and laughter at this epic Christmas race with a proportion of Fancy Dress participants far greater than any other event seen locally.

There are plenty of prizes on offer at the raucous and fun presentation.

Start planning your outfit early, the competition is stiff for the coveted best fancy dress award.

£11.50 (TBC)

More info coming soon!​