Running
Haigh Woodland parkrun - a new weekly free 5k timed run - every Sat, starting at 9am
To find out more, and sign up - www.parkrun.org.uk / Facebook / @haighwdparkrun
Other parkruns nearby:
Pennington Flash (6.2m), Bolton (8.8m), St Helens (9.4m), Cuerden Valley (9.6m), Ormskirk (10.7m), Worsley Woods (11.6m), Witton (12.2m), Preston (12.9m), Warrington (13.1m), Widnes (14.6m)
Started: 7th Nov 2015 at 14:04
Last edited by jo anne: 4th Mar 2016 at 11:25:25
2015's Wigan 5k Christmas Dash is on Sun 13th Dec in Mesnes Park - www.christmasdash.co.uk
Replied: 7th Nov 2015 at 14:07
Last edited by jo anne: 8th Sep 2016 at 07:15:29
@Flash_in_Park (15/11/15):
Festive Flash Five - penningtonevents.org
An off-road, multi-terrain 5 mile race on Sun 29th Nov, 10am, Pennington Flash Country Park.
The entry price is £15 for non-affiliated runners (£13 affiliated). Enter online or by post.
Medals & goody bags for all finishers. Prizes awarded to 1st three men & 1st three women.
Volunteers needed, roles include marshalling, registration & runner welfare, training provided.
Replied: 15th Nov 2015 at 11:45
Active Outdoors have a running programme that's free of charge:
www.getactivewiganandleigh.co.uk
Replied: 15th Nov 2015 at 12:01
Christmas Dash at Three Sisters Race Circuit (link) on Mon 21st Dec 10am-12noon. (link)
Festive fancy dress welcome.
Cycle, run or walk around Three Sisters Race Circuit in aid of the Mayor’s Charity and then enjoy refreshments in the cafe. Suitable for all the family, the more the merrier!
Cycling 10am - 11am (Please bring your own bike & helmet)
Running and Walking 11am - 12noon
Just turn up on the day and register. Charity donations welcome on arrival on the day.
For further information ring 01942 488481.
Replied: 15th Dec 2015 at 09:11
Standish Hall Trail Race, Sat 20th Feb 2016, 2.30pm, approx 10k
Bar & free results on the day. The course is completely off road on bridle paths & woodland trail
Links: wiganphoenix.org.uk / Local Life (p.92) / www.runnersworld.co.uk
Also: Haigh Hall 4 Mile - Provisional Date Wed 11th May, 2016 - link
4 stage team relays in breathtaking grounds of haigh hall.
The 3.75m approx course is overtraffic free roads and tracks within the park.
Free results on the day - Changing facilities – Bar
Replied: 19th Dec 2015 at 15:59
@WiganCouncil:
Sign up for Race for Life at Pennington Flash (5 Jun) & Haigh Woodland Park (12 Jun)
raceforlife.org
Replied: 7th Jan 2016 at 11:55
Sport Relief The Wigan Mile - Sun 20th Mar - Robin Park Sports Centre - Link
Distance: 1 Mile / 3 Miles / 6 Miles
Entry Fee: Adult £7, Child £3, Family £17
Replied: 14th Mar 2016 at 17:01
Last edited by jo anne: 14th Mar 2016 at 17:02:15
+ 1.6km Family Fun Run - www.penningtonevents.org/FITP2016.html
Replied: 15th Mar 2016 at 07:18
The Wigan Trail 10k will be held on Sun 10th July from Springview Sports & Community Club
(formerly known as the Amberswood 10k)
Entry & details of the pre-entry offer to be revealed soon - wiganharriersendurance.wordpress.com
Replied: 15th Mar 2016 at 07:23
The third Wigan 10k will set off from the town centre at 10am on Sun 4th September - Link
There will be a number of events over the whole weekend, including the popular kids fun runs, with proceeds going to Joining Jack.
Replied: 15th Mar 2016 at 07:30
@WiganCouncil:
Win a year's free gym pass in the new edition of Borough Life. Online link
Replied: 20th Mar 2016 at 20:19
Wigan Trail 10k, 10th Jul - Free Pie n Peas for all pre-entries again: Link
Replied: 22nd Apr 2016 at 15:55
@Active_Living:
Couch to @Wigan10K sessions start, Wigan Life Centre - Sun 10am (8 May) Mon 5.15pm (9 May)
www.getactivewiganandleigh.co.uk
Replied: 27th Apr 2016 at 14:14
From Borough Life Issue 52 - The Run Wigan Festival will be on Sun 19th Mar 2017.
www.runwiganfestivals.co.uk / wigan10k.co.uk
Replied: 18th Jul 2016 at 08:45
Last edited by jo anne: 7th Jul 2017 at 18:11:41
Wigan Phoenix – wiganphoenix.org.uk / @wigan_phoenix
Road running club for all abilities based in Standish, Wigan
Replied: 31st Jul 2016 at 21:40
Join @LeighHarriers on 28th August, 11am for the Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race C/O Central Lancs Grand Prix Season - Facebook Event
Be part of the Central Lancs Grand Prix Season by joining Leigh Harriers in a 5 mile trail race.
Covering country paths and tracks around the club (Leigh Sports Village) and Pennington Flash Country Park.
Entry fee is £7 for members of the UKA and £9 for non-members.
www.leighharriers.org
Replied: 1st Aug 2016 at 13:58
Joining Jack's new event @runwiganfest is on 19th Mar 2017
@Wiganhalf marathon + @wigan5km
Register by 30th Sept for early bird offer - runwiganfestivals.co.uk
Replied: 8th Sep 2016 at 07:22
Last edited by jo anne: 7th Jul 2017 at 18:12:08
Festive Flash Five 2016, Sun 27th Nov, Pennington Flash - link
The course is suitable for all runners, trail or hybrid shoes are recommended.
The entry price is £16 for non-affiliated runners (£13 affiliated).
Volunteer roles include marshalling, registration and runner welfare.
Replied: 15th Sep 2016 at 19:39
Wigan Phoenix Standish Hall Trail Race, Sat 22nd Oct, 2.30pm, entries on the day welcome
www.wiganphoenix.org.uk] / Facebook
Replied: 22nd Oct 2016 at 08:32
Last edited by jo anne: 7th Jul 2017 at 18:12:24
* Haigh Woodland Parkrun celebrate their first birthday this Sat, 29th Oct, 9am - Link *
A weekly free 5k timed run - every Sat, starting at 9am. To find out more, and sign up:
www.parkrun.org.uk / Facebook / @haighwdparkrun
Replied: 26th Oct 2016 at 16:40