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2026 Club Championship Road/Trail Calendar

The dates and races for the 2026 Road Club Championship has been confirmed.

The dates and races are as follows:

Date Race Terrain Distance Booking Link
01/02/2026 Blackburn Winter Warmer Road 10K Blackburn Winter Warmer 10k & Junior 2k 2026 | BookitZone | Online Event Entry Service
08/03/2026 Garstang Gallop Road 7 miles Garstang Gallop 7 Mile | BookitZone | Online Event Entry Service
15/03/2026 Wigan half Marathon Road ½ Marathon Wigan Half Marathon 2026 – The Entry Point
19/04/2026 Lancaster 3 Bridges 10k Road 10k Lancaster Race Series – 3 Bridges 10k
03/05/2026 Chorley 10k Road 10K Chorley 10K 2026 – Check Out Chorley
10/05/2026 Wigan Trail 10k Trail 10K https://bookitzone.com/mike_harris/bYjFFX?pxRatio=1.5
05/06/2026 Bolton IM Night Run Road 5K https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-bolton/night-run
28/06/2026 Blackrod Scarecrow 10k Road/

trail

 10k ish! 2026 Blackrod Scarecrow 10k Race | BookitZone | Online Event Entry Service
04/07/2026 Lostock Hall Carnival 5k Road 5k Lostock Hall Carnival 5km – niftyEntries.com
23/08/2026 Pennington Flash Trail 5 miles Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race 2026 | Mad Bull Events
06/09/2026 Blackleach 5 Mile Race Road 5 miles
27/09/2026 Worsley Woods Trail Race Trail 5 miles https://www.madbullevents.com/events-1/worsley-woods-5-mile-trail-race-2026
06/12/2026 Myerscough 10 miles Road 10 miles https://bookitzone.com/frank_miller/zXjFFX

 

6 races from the 13 main champs needed to qualify.

8 of the CLGP races are included so you can qualify for that without clashes.

Remember (new for 2026):

NO wildcards
NO need for a “long” race (you get a bonus point for doing one)
NO link to midweek champs, completely separate competitions next year.

There will be a winner for each age category:

Male – senior, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80

Female – senior, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80

 

Road Midweeks Champs 2026:

To compete in the Midweek championships, members must complete 4 out of the 6 races. The best 4 results will count and there will be one male and one female prize winner. The following races will form the 2026 Midweek Championships:

 

Date  Race  Terrain  Distance  Booking Link 
 6 May 2026  Astley Park Series  Mixed  3.6 miles   https://bookitzone.com/martin_quinn_1/3YjFFX
3 June 2026  Astley Park Series  Mixed  3.6 miles   https://bookitzone.com/martin_quinn_1/3YjFFX
1 July 2026  Astley Park Series  Mixed  3.6 miles   https://bookitzone.com/martin_quinn_1/3YjFFX
20/05/2026  Coronation Trail Race  Trail  10K  Coronation Trail Race 2026 | Mad Bull Events 
10/06/2026  Haigh Hall 4 Mile  Mixed  4 miles   https://bookitzone.com/paul_carroll_1/VYjFFX
15/07/2026  Ratcliffe 5k  Mixed  5k   https://bookitzone.com/donna_cartwright/2rjFFX?fbclid=IwVERFWAOsBP9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEetpQN302yzVs6vfQ0IArZWlTqw6eF2J7_ao-wDxkHLjFVv8HYox66c533eq8_aem_yZUHJ033k_vv6vEzLem5Wg
11/08/2026  Ramsbottom Mile  Road  1 mile  Summer Mile – Ramsbottom Running Club 

Latest club news

Parkrun Results – 27 June 2026

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 27:15 (3rd in her age category) Douglas Ainsworth 60.20 (Tail walker) Lostocker George Iveson organised a Parkrun takeover for Bolton Lads and Girls Club. The following members volunteered: David Wilcock, Grace Hardman, Lynda Hardman and Sheila Garewal.   Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Tony Marlow 24:09 (2nd in age category) Dan Wood 24:56 ... Parkrun Results – 27 June 2026

Tuesday 30th June 2026
Blackrod Scarecrow 10k (ish)

Race report by Gareth: Yesterday saw an amazing 29 Lostockers (out of a field of 200) take part in the 8th race in this years road/trail champs…the Blackrod Scarecrow Festival 10K. Now in its 3rd year, this super friendly, well organised event has clearly become a firm favourite with members of team green. And what’s ... Blackrod Scarecrow 10k (ish)

Monday 29th June 2026
Ullswater Sprint Triathlon

Race report by Rachel Hancock: We headed into Ullswater for the sprint distance triathlon, the water was warm but really choppy and I couldn’t get in a rhythm with my crawl so I muddled my way round doing breaststroke but at least that meant I got to admire the scenery. The bike route was undulating ... Ullswater Sprint Triathlon

Monday 29th June 2026
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