Holcombe 10

Event overview

Holcombe 10 takes place on 16 May 2026 at the Hare & Hounds, 400 Bolton Rd West, Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom BL0 9RY. The event is organised by The Sunnywood Project in collaboration with the National Trust. Distances offered are:

• 10K
• 10 Mile

Entries open 28 January 2025 and close 1 May 2026. Minimum age is 18 or older. Entry fees are £25 for the 10K and £28 for the 10 Mile. The event includes a finisher memento. The entry list shows 57 participants so far.

Course and logistics

Both routes start at the Hare & Hounds and pass through Redisher Woods. The course includes a short steep climb to Peel Tower, runnable stretches on bridleways, and sections over moorland by Beetle Hill. The 10K contours to Pilgrims Cross, crosses Harcles Hill and descends back via Redisher Wood Nature Reserve. The 10 Mile contours around Bull Hill, crosses mosses toward Crowthorn and Quarlton Heights, crosses Red Brook and ascends to Pilgrims Cross to rejoin the finishing route. Water stations are located at Peel Tower and at the National Trust ranger base at Chatterton Close. Participants are advised to carry basic kit such as a waterproof jacket and trousers, a spare warm layer, hat and gloves, 500 ml of water, a charged mobile with OS Maps or OS Locate, suitable trail shoes, a foil blanket, a whistle and personal snacks. Proceeds support The Sunnywood Project’s youth and community programmes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.