Saddleworth Res's Trail Run
A true moorland classic with NEW RACES since 2025. The 5, 10, or 15 res’s races equal 26, 43, or 62 kilometers of high moorlands and valleys around the Saddleworth area. Visiting local reservoirs, you will traverse a mixture of paved paths, tracks, and bogs. Be prepared!
Main Details
Date: SATURDAY 7th March 2026
Venue: Saddleworth Cricket Club, Calf Ln, Friezland, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7HY
Cost: £35 (5 Res’s); £42 (10 Res’s) & £52 (15 Res’s)
The cost includes refreshments, Open Tracking Timing, professional medical and rescue, and a post-event meal.
Start Times
- 08:00 – 15 Res’s & 10 Res’s Early Starters (those who think they will do +7 hours)
- 09:00 – 10 Res’s Race
- 10:00 – 5 Res’s
Race Categories
- 5 Res’s Trail Run
- 10 Res’s Off-Road Marathon
- 15 Res’s Ultra Marathon
Course Details
5 Res’s Trail Run: 26 kilometers with 692 meters of ascent. The route takes in the Res’s of Dovestones before the infamous boulder field before Rimmons Clough. Minimum age 17.
10 Res’s Off Road Marathon: 43 kilometers with 1379 meters of ascent. The classic route taking participants through bogs, stream crossings, boulder fields and more bogs. Minimum age 18.
15 Res’s Ultra Marathon: 62 kilometers with 1981 meters of ascent. The route heads through the boulder field, north to Castleshaw, eventually reaching Marsden where the 10 res’s route is followed over Black Hill and the infamous Toolyshaw Moor to Crowden. Then it’s a final climb to Laddow Rocks before heading back home. Minimum age 20.
Volunteer Opportunity
Unable to run? Volunteer to be a marshal at one of our races. You will be given race credit to use at any of our races.
