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The Tour

Name: The Tour
Start: 2026-06-18
End: 2026-06-18
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom • 18 Jun 2026

The X-Trail 10k 2026

The X-Trail 10k is a running event taking place in the United Kingdom on Thursday 18 June 2026. This race serves as the opening stage for a multi-event series known as The Tour. The course is situated on the border of Oldham and surrounding areas, utilizing a terrain that includes road and trail sections.

Participants travel through two different scenic locations during the run. The route includes Daisy Nook Country Park and Park Bridge Country Park. These parks offer a combination of varying running surfaces and views of the local natural environment.

The event operations are headquartered at Oldham Rugby Club, located on Byrth Road. The venue serves as the central hub for the race day activities. Runners can choose to enter this race as a standalone event or as part of the wider series.

Available distance:

10 km trail and country park run

Entries are managed via an online registration system with specific fees for individual race entry or series participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ashton-under-Lyne

Race information

Registration

10 km

The X-Trail 10k

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

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