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

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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).

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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

Distance – 7 miles

Ascent – 1,100 feet

Sunnybank WMC, Helmshore Road, Haslingden

Minimum age 18 on the day of the race

£4 (entry on the night)

For participation points only!

Organised by Prestwich Athletic Club and

raising money for The Running Charity.

Teams of 4 runners; each runner completes one loop of the 1.3 mile/2 km circuit circuit before handing over the baton to the next runner in front of a cheering crowd of supporters.

The race is an adult event (15 years and over). There will be prizes for the first teams and spot prizes. Teams can be all male, female or mixed.

The route is on trails around Philips Park so trail shoes are advised.

Entry is £5 per team member for affiliated club runners - £20 a team, and £7 per team member for unaffiliated club runners - £28 a team (plus booking fees).

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.

£17

More info coming soon!

Flat 2 lap course organised by Preston Harriers

Hutton Village Hall, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SE

Race open to all runners over 17 years of age on race day

£19.80

Ewood Park is the home of Blackburn Rovers FC and the race will start and finish inside the ground.

The course heads out onto the closed roads of Blackburn for a fast 10k route that takes in Blackburn town centre before making its way on a looped route back towards Ewood Park.

£26

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!​