Running (2)
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Haigh Woodland parkrun - a 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)
Started: 15th Jan 2017 at 12:24
Active Outdoors running programme is free of charge:
www.inspiringhealthylifestyles.org
Replied: 15th Jan 2017 at 12:35
Last edited by jo anne: 27th Aug 2017 at 08:15:13
Standish Hall 10k Trail Race - Sat 18th February 2017 - Wigan Phoenix AC
Replied: 15th Jan 2017 at 12:36
Last edited by jo anne: 7th Jul 2017 at 18:09:18
Joining Jack's new event @runwiganfest is on Sun 19th Mar 2017
@Wiganhalf marathon + @wigan5km + #FamilyMile
Register - runwiganfestivals.co.uk
'Couch to 5k' (11+) and Half Marathon (16+) Training - Inspiring healthy lifestyles (From 8th Jan)
Every Sunday 10am*, first session free then just £1.
Meet at Wigan Life Centre - Healthy Living Zone reception area.
*Please arrive no later than 9.45am on your first session to complete the screening form.
For more info and general enquiries, email - julie.barton@wlct.org
Replied: 15th Jan 2017 at 12:39
Last edited by jo anne: 15th Jan 2017 at 12:41:20
The Wigan Trail 10k (Amberswood), Sunday 7th May 2017 from Spring View Sports & Community Club
Entry & details - wiganharriersendurance.wordpress.com
Replied: 15th Jan 2017 at 12:42
Flash in the Park 10k, Sun 18th June 2017 - Link
A scenic route completely off public roads at Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh.
Entry now open: £16 unaffiliated and £13 for affiliated runners.
There is also a 1 mile family fun run before the main event (£1.50)
Volunteer roles include marshalling, registration & runner welfare. Full training provided.
Replied: 15th Jan 2017 at 12:43
Last edited by jo anne: 15th Jan 2017 at 12:45:14
Tough Swampy - My Life's mud fun run - Sat 25th March, 9am-1pm - Link
A 5km race for charity. For info or to register call 01257 472900 or email info@my-life.org.uk
Adults £10 & children aged 8+ £5, cost includes medal. Fancy dress optional.
Water stop half way around the course & hot food and drinks available at the finish.
Free parking available. You must pre-register.
Replied: 15th Jan 2017 at 15:11
Last edited by jo anne: 20th Apr 2017 at 08:14:34
The first Leigh Community 10K is on Sun 13th Aug & the Hospice is the official partner charity.
The race starts and finishes at Leigh Town Hall. The first section takes in Bradshawgate and Platt Fold Street, then two loops of Chapel Street and Holden Road. There will also be live music and entertainment on the day!
www.leigh10k.co.uk / Facebook Event
Replied: 20th Apr 2017 at 08:12
Last edited by jo anne: 20th Apr 2017 at 08:14:51
*Entries for Sunday's Wigan 10K (Amberswood) close at midnight tonight: bookitzone.com*
And taking entries on the day from 9am
Replied: 1st May 2017 at 18:50
Last edited by jo anne: 5th May 2017 at 19:20:11
Flash in the Park 10k, Sun 18th June 2017 - Link
Replied: 10th Jun 2017 at 10:55
Wigan & Leigh Hospice - @WL_Hospice:
There are now just 19 places left for the #leigh10k! www.leigh10k.co.uk
Replied: 10th Aug 2017 at 09:26
10 Weeks Couch to 5K from 18th Sep, age 16+, £1 per session - www.inspiringhealthylifestyles.org
Replied: 27th Aug 2017 at 08:21
Sun 3rd Sep - the 5th Wigan 10K and inaugural Family Mile - www.wigan10k.co.uk
Replied: 27th Aug 2017 at 08:52
Last edited by jo anne: 27th Aug 2017 at 08:52:49
* Sat 16th Sep, 9am start - Link *
Haigh Woodland parkrun + Pennington Flash parkrun are attempting to break their attendance records as part of Wellfest (8th - 17th Sep).
Haigh Woodland and Pennington Flash
Replied: 29th Aug 2017 at 20:42