Five Trig Points

Event Overview

Five Trigs is a self-navigated event in the South Pennines that takes participants to five different trig points. The course follows an anti-clockwise direction, with Blackstone Edge serving as the most northerly point on the route. The event is based at the Castleshaw Centre in Delph and is open to both runners and walkers.

The route is approximately 19 miles long with a total ascent of 3000 feet. Because the course is not flagged, participants must navigate to each trig point and checkpoint in the specified order. Entrants are expected to select their own route between these points while staying on public tracks and rights of way.

Participation Details

There are two main categories for entry:

• 19 miles - Race (minimum age 18)
• 19 miles - Walker/Early start Runner (minimum age 16)

All participants are required to carry specific safety equipment, including a map, a traditional compass, a whistle, and full waterproof body cover. Other mandatory items include a hat, gloves, a spare long-sleeve top, and extra food and water. While GPS devices are permitted for use, paper maps and manual navigation skills are required for the event.

Entry fees include chip timing and access to food and drink at three roadside checkpoints. Soup is provided for participants at the finish line. Physical A3 maps of the route are available for purchase separately. On-site registration begins on the morning of the event at the Castleshaw Centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.