Saddleworth Res's
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Event overview
Saddleworth Res's is an off-road trail event organised by CraggRunner on Saturday 7 March 2026 in the Saddleworth/Greenfield area of Oldham. It offers three route options over high moorland and valleys, visiting local reservoirs and using a mixture of paved paths, tracks and boggy ground. Routes are unmarked and require participants to navigate themselves and visit all checkpoints in the correct order. Open Tracking will be used for live tracking and results. Pre-entry is required; there is no entry on the day.
Courses and access
- 5 Res's - 25 km, 710 m ascent. Minimum age 17. Two checkpoints; last checkpoint indoors.
- 10 Res's - 44 km, 1314 m ascent. Minimum age 18. Three checkpoints with refreshments.
- 15 Res's - 60 km, 1876 m ascent. Minimum age 20. Five checkpoints; three indoor venues.
Each route includes multiple support points and food at checkpoints, and a post-event meal at the venue. The event notes that at least one indoor checkpoint is provided on each course and that professional medical and mountain rescue cover will be on standby.
Requirements and extras
Participants must carry full kit, including waterproof body cover, hat and gloves, spare top, paper map, compass, whistle, first aid kit, survival bag, headtorch (not required on the 5 Res's), and extra food and water. Options include purchasing a map, a technical T-shirt, and a certificate or badge on request. Entries may be changed up to closing date; maps can be reserved until the Wednesday before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
