Holcombe 10
Ramsbottom, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026
Event details
Holcombe 10 is a running event 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 and runs in collaboration with the National Trust. Entries opened on 28 January 2025 and close on 1 May 2026. The minimum age is 18. Entries so far: 55 participants. Entry fees: 10K - £25.00; 10 Mile - £28.00.
Distances:
- 10K
- 10 Mile
Route, facilities and requirements
Both routes start at the Hare & Hounds and pass through Redisher Woods before climbing to Peel Tower and moving onto the moor by Beetle Hill. The 10K contours to Pilgrims Cross, goes over Harcles Hill, then descends back from Peel Tower and returns via Redisher Wood Nature Reserve. The 10 Mile contours around Bull Hill, crosses the mosses towards Crowthorn and Quarlton Heights, follows a bridleway to cross Red Brook, and ascends to Pilgrims Cross to rejoin the finish route. Water stations are located at Peel Tower and at the National Trust ranger base at Chatterton Close. A finisher memento is included. Minimum recommended kit includes a waterproof jacket and trousers; spare warm layer; hat and gloves; ability to carry 500 ml of water; a charged mobile phone with mapping app; suitable trail shoes or boots; 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.