Happy Valley Trails Event

10K and Half Marathon Races

The Happy Valley Trails event was established in 2022 as a running event in the hills and valleys surrounding Bollington. Locally the event has started to build a reputation for being at the more arduous end of the difficulty spectrum.

Make it your next challenge!

Next Event: Sunday 11th May 2025 - Entries now open


Half Marathon Route
Approx. 770m total ascent over White Nancy, Kerridge and Sponds Hill. Mixture of farmland, rocky descents and beautiful woodland. Two aid stations on course.
 
10k Route
Same start and end as the half marathon. 390m of total ascent including White Nancy and Kerridge ridge. One aid station on course.

Records

  • 10k | Male - B. Hicks - 48:42 | Female - R.Tomalin - 1:05:56

  • Half Marathon | Male - A.Grant - 1:33:32 | Female - E. Kirk - 1:47:20

Results / Photos from Previous Years

2022 Results | 2022 Images

2023 Results | 2023 Images

2024 Results | 2024 Images

ON THE DAY

  • Date: Sunday 11th May 2025

  • Start / Finish: Aldephi Mill, Grimshaw Lane

  • Start Time: 9am 

  • Race numbers: Collect on the day along with chip timing

  • Free parking at Adelphi Mill - car sharing welcomed

  • All finishers will receive a bespoke wooden medal and refreshments 

  • Prizes for first male/female and age category prizes 

The Courses