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The Bullock Smithy Ultra

Name: The Bullock Smithy Ultra
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Hazel Grove

Hazel Grove, United Kingdom • 5-6 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Bullock Smithy Hike is an annual event organized by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group. It takes place over the first full weekend in September.

Course Details

The event is a 56-mile circular route for hiking or ultra-running. The course starts and finishes in Hazel Grove. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Hazel Grove

Race information

Website

Ultra 56

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

Trail runs nearby

Wednesday May 6

Rainow 5

Rainow

5 mi

A hilly five mile trail and fell race from Rainow on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge. The event is pre-entry only, serves teas and cakes after the race, and donates proceeds to local charities.

Friday May 8

Sundowner

Northwich

1 km

5 km

A summer evening charity run at Marbury Park with a 5k adult race and 1k kids' fun run, plus BBQ, bar, cake stall and music. Proceeds go to The Stroke Association and all finishers receive a medal.

Saturday May 9

Marsden Moors and Marathon

Three circular challenge routes of 26.2, 23 and 18 miles around the Colne Valley near Marsden. Entries are by SIEntries with a 150 person limit and include checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

Saturday May 9

Five Trig Points

Delph

19 mi

A self-navigated trail event around Delph, Saddleworth covering about 19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent. The unmarked course visits five trig points, has three manned checkpoints, and requires full kit and a minimum age of 18.