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Petzl Night Runner Rivington

Horwich, United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026

Event overview

Petzl Night Runner Rivington takes place on 24 January 2026 at Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Bolton (BL6 7RU), Horwich. It is a night trail event and part of the Petzl Night Runner series. The course is marked with reflective signs and runners must use a good quality head torch or hand held torch.

Race details

  • 10 km
  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)

Both routes are off-road. The terrain at Rivington is described as rough, boggy and rocky. Road shoes are not adequate; organisers recommend trail or fell type shoes with an aggressive tread. The minimum age for entry to both distances is 16 years on the day. There is a free 1 km kids event with medals for finishers for children whose parents take part in the main race.

Entry and included services

Entry fees are listed as £32 for the 10K and £39 for the Half Marathon. Included with entry are a glow-in-the-dark finisher’s medal, electronic timing, free car parking, drinks at the finish and event photographs available to download. Medical cover is provided. Dogs are not permitted to run in the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Horwich

Race information

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Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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