Sat 24 Jan 2026 Bolton, Lancashire, UK

Petzl Night Runner Rivington

Rivington has a reputation for UFO sightings and the huge radio masts on the top of Winter Hill act as magnet for all things unexplained.

3 races

  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • #1 of 3
Rivington and Blackrod School, Bolton

1K

00:00

All ages

FREE

  • 1 km trail running
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • #2 of 3
Rivington and Blackrod School, Bolton

10K

18:30

Age 16 & over

£32

  • 10 km trail running + 1153 ft ascent
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • #3 of 3
Rivington and Blackrod School, Bolton

Half Marathon

17:30

Age 16 & over

£39

  • 13.1 miles road running + 2215 ft ascent

Event overview

It therefore seems fitting to make the final event of the series a “close encounters” theme. Whilst this may seem a little ‘alien’ to a few of you (see what we did there?) the format is simple. The 10k course is marked with reflective signs and you run with a head torch to light the paths ahead of you. You’ll need off road running shoes as the terrain at Rivington is rough, boggy and rocky, which is difficult even in the daylight! In addition to our famous 10k race we will have retained the Half Marathon distance, introduced in 2025. There’s also a free kids event with medals for all finishers so bring the family to have some fun before watching you run. Come and join us for the final round of the Petzl Night Runner Series, it’s going to be an EPIC night of strange goings on.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Free parking

Races at event

  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • #1 of 3
Rivington and Blackrod School, Bolton
1K

00:00

All ages

FREE

  • 1 km trail running
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • #2 of 3
Rivington and Blackrod School, Bolton
10K

18:30

Age 16 & over

£32

  • 10 km trail running + 1153 ft ascent
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • #3 of 3
Rivington and Blackrod School, Bolton
Half Marathon

17:30

Age 16 & over

£39

  • 13.1 miles road running + 2215 ft ascent