Saddleworth Res's

Saddleworth Res's : Saturday 7 March 2026

Saddleworth Res's is a set of off‑road trail races held from Saddleworth Cricket Club, Calf Lane, Friezland, Greenfield OL3 7HY on 7 March 2026. Three unmarked moorland courses visit local reservoirs and require participants to navigate to checkpoints in the correct order.

Available courses:

• 5 Res's : 26 km, 692 m ascent
• 10 Res's : 43 km, 1379 m ascent
• 15 Res's : 62 km, 1981 m ascent

Routes cross paved paths, tracks, boulder fields, stream crossings and extensive boggy terrain. Each course has designated checkpoints with food and drink; the 5 Res's has two checkpoints, the 10 Res's three, and the 15 Res's five, with at least one indoor venue on each course. GPS devices are permitted but participants must be able to navigate unmarked sections and follow the advertised route.

Entry fees listed for the event include refreshments, Open Tracking timing and a post‑event meal. The event provides shower and dining facilities, multiple support points, professional medical and mountain rescue cover, and live tracking for safety. Optional purchases include a map, a technical T‑shirt and a certificate. Minimum ages are 17 for the 5 Res's, 18 for the 10 Res's and 20 for the 15 Res's.

Required kit includes a whole waterproof body cover, hat and gloves, spare long sleeve top, paper map, compass and whistle, basic first aid, survival bag, headtorch with spare batteries (not required on 5 Res's), extra food and water, and a plastic mug if wanted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.