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Piethorne 10K

Name: Piethorne 10K
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Milnrow

Milnrow, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Piethorne 10K

The event is a circular trail run around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs that also touches the edge of Hollingworth Lake. The route passes both over and under the M62 and features a mix of twists, turns, climbs and descents along rural and reservoir-side paths.

The advertised distance is 10 km with 275 metres of ascent (900 ft). The race is scheduled for Sunday 16 August 2026 and the venue is listed as Bulls Head, Lane Bottom, Newhey, Rochdale OL16 3TD. Entrants are charged £14 with an additional £2 for non affiliated runners; entries on the day are £20. The minimum age for entry is 16.

The event is organised under Fell Runners Association rules and is included in the Trail Running Association. Volunteer marshals are used at the races and are offered race credit to use at other events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Milnrow

Race information

Website

10 km

10k

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

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