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Hopwood Trot

Name: Hopwood Trot
Start: 2025-08-06
End: 2025-08-06
Location: Middleton

Middleton, United Kingdom • 6 Aug 2025

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event covering approximately five and a half miles (8.8 km) through the scenic paths, tracks, and country lanes surrounding the historic Hopwood Hall in Middleton, Greater Manchester. Organized by Middleton Harriers, the event features a competitive atmosphere with prizes for the top male and female finishers, as well as age category winners and team prizes. Registration is required, and there is a limit of 200 participants. The event is not suitable for wheelchairs, and it promises a vibrant community experience for runners of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Middleton

Race information

Website Registration

8 km

5.5 Miles (8.8km)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Clowbridge 5k

Clow Bridge - 14 mi from Middleton

5 km

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Friday Apr 18

Manchester To Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L)

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Saturday Apr 19

Rivington Pike

Horwich - 15 mi from Middleton

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Thursday Apr 24

Clowbridge 5k

Clow Bridge - 14 mi from Middleton

5 km

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Saturday Apr 26

Calderdale Way Ultra

Heptonstall - 16 mi from Middleton

30 mi

50 mi

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Saturday Apr 26

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Skipton - 30 mi from Middleton

13 mi

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