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Saddleworth Res's

Mossley, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Saddleworth Res's is a trail running event offering three distances on the high moorlands around Saddleworth: a 26 km trail run, a 43 km off-road marathon, and a 62 km ultra marathon. Each distance involves visiting local reservoirs and traversing a mix of paved paths, tracks, and boggy terrain.

Distances and Details

Participants can choose from:

  • 5 Res's Trail Run: 26 km with 692 m of ascent. The route includes Dovestones reservoir, a boulder field near Rimmons Clough, and two checkpoints. Minimum age is 17.
  • 10 Res's Off-Road Marathon: 43 km with 1379 m of ascent. This classic route features stream crossings, boulder fields, and extensive boggy sections, with multiple checkpoints offering food. Minimum age is 18.
  • 15 Res's Ultra Marathon: 62 km with 1981 m of ascent. The extended route passes landmarks such as Castleshaw, Marsden, Black Hill, Toolyshaw Moor, Crowden, and Laddow Rocks before returning. Minimum age is 20.

Event Information

The event takes place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, starting from Saddleworth Cricket Club in Greenfield, Oldham. Different distances have staggered start times beginning from 08:00. The entry fee includes refreshments, timing via Open Tracking, and a post-event meal. Route maps and GPX files for each distance are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Mossley

Race information

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62 km
15 Res's Ultra Marathon
43 km
10 Res's off Road Marathon
26 km
5 Res's Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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