The 5km event usually takes place on Saturdays at Haigh Woodland Park, but an extra event was held at 9am on New Year’s Day.
It saw a total of 316 people of all ages and abilities run or walk through the park and the plantations, taking on the mud and hills.
The first male finisher was Jonathan Kearsley in 17 minutes 5 seconds and first female finisher was Rachel Sidebotham in 20 minutes 52 seconds, both representing Wigan and District Harriers and AC.
Every parkrun has volunteer tail walkers to ensure none of the participants finish last and Lydia and Janet Sidebotham crossed the line in just under 59 minutes.
A team of 20 volunteers took up duties such as marshaling and time-keeping.
Haigh Woodland parkrun now returns to its usual time of 9am on Saturdays.
It is free to take part, with participants encouraged to register at www.parkrun.org.uk/haighwoodland before attending for the first time.
