The Three Counties Trot
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About the race
Billinge Running Club stages a trail race in the Billinge area covering 5 miles on a fully marked and marshalled course. The route runs across Greater Manchester, West Lancashire and Merseyside and begins at Janet Lalley Field. The course uses a mix of woodland trails, grass tracks and quiet country lanes and includes several climbs, with Sheep Hill noted as a significant ascent. Runners should expect some fast runnable sections alongside muddy and uneven ground typical of trail events.
The weekend includes a separate Smart Nav event on the Friday evening. Smart Nav provides a map with multiple checkpoints and no set route; participants choose which controls to visit and plan their own route within a time limit. GPS punching is used via MapRun and organisers provide setup and brief instructions so newcomers can take part. Registration and race information can be collected at the Smart Nav evening session or on race day, with online entry preferred and limited entries available on the day.
Post race activities take place at the Delph Tavern and include refreshments and awards, and marshals are positioned at key points on the route to guide and support participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
