One of the most popular running events in the borough is the Wigan 10k, which attracts thousands of runners each year and raises money for charity Joining Jack. The 11th annual event will take place on Sunday, September 3.One of the most popular running events in the borough is the Wigan 10k, which attracts thousands of runners each year and raises money for charity Joining Jack. The 11th annual event will take place on Sunday, September 3.
One of the most popular running events in the borough is the Wigan 10k, which attracts thousands of runners each year and raises money for charity Joining Jack. The 11th annual event will take place on Sunday, September 3.

Twelve popular events for runners taking place across Wigan borough

With only a few weeks left of 2022, many people will already be turning their attention to 2023 and new year resolutions.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 20th Nov 2022, 04:55 BST

For some it will be looking for a new job or quitting smoking, while others may want to lose weight or try out a new hobby.

Starting running or taking on a physical challenge are often popular choices and there are plenty of opportunities to do that in Wigan.

From the popular weekly parkruns and charity fund-raisers, to road, trail and fell races, there is something for everyone looking to pull on their running shoes.

From the popular weekly parkruns and charity fund-raisers, to road, trail and fell races, there is something for everyone looking to pull on their running shoes.

The long-standing Parbold Hill Race will return for the 52nd year on Saturday, February 11. It was founded by Dennis Adelsberg, who is now 91 and has toed the start line more than 20 times over the years.

5. Parbold Hill Race

The long-standing Parbold Hill Race will return for the 52nd year on Saturday, February 11. It was founded by Dennis Adelsberg, who is now 91 and has toed the start line more than 20 times over the years. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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Amberswood nature reserve is the beautiful location for the annual Wigan Trail 10k and participants are rewarded with pies and peas at the end of the race. It is usually held in May.

6. Wigan Trail 10k

Amberswood nature reserve is the beautiful location for the annual Wigan Trail 10k and participants are rewarded with pies and peas at the end of the race. It is usually held in May. Photo: Michelle Adamson

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It is not just adults that are encouraged to get running - children can take part in the popular family mile, held alongside the Wigan 10k and Run Wigan Festival.

7. Family mile

It is not just adults that are encouraged to get running - children can take part in the popular family mile, held alongside the Wigan 10k and Run Wigan Festival. Photo: National World

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Runners, walkers and volunteers gather at Haigh Woodland Park and Pennington Flash every Saturday morning for parkrun. The free, timed 5k events are open to people of all abilities.

8. Haigh Woodland parkrun and Pennington Flash parkrun

Runners, walkers and volunteers gather at Haigh Woodland Park and Pennington Flash every Saturday morning for parkrun. The free, timed 5k events are open to people of all abilities. Photo: Julian Brown

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