Five Trig Points

Five Trig Points

Five Trig Points is a trail event held at the Castleshaw Centre, Waterworks Rd, Delph OL3 5LZ on Saturday 9th May 2026. The course is listed as 19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent and follows footpaths and trails, including sections of the Pennine Way, visiting five local trig points around Delph, Saddleworth.

The 2026 route uses the same layout as the previous year and runs in the reverse direction of earlier editions - anticlockwise. The course is unmarked; participants must navigate themselves to each checkpoint in the correct ascending order (1 to 9). The displayed route is a recommended line and competitors may make their own way provided they use public rights of way, paths, tracks or roads.

There are three manned checkpoints on the route offering snacks and drinks, and free soup and hot drinks are provided at the finish. Full kit is required, including full waterproofs, map and compass, hat and gloves, spare clothing and food. Minimum age for participants is 18 years.

Entry fees are £22 plus £2 for unaffiliated runners, with on-the-day entries costing £25. The race is conducted under UKA rules and is licensed with the Trail Running Association and the Fell Running Association. Course map and GPX file are provided for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.