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2026 Hit The Trail 5 Mile
Date and time
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Event Enquiries |
Event LocationReddish Vale Country Park, Reddish Road/ Tiviot Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK5 7HR |
Event ID#9230 |
Event Category:
Event Description
HIT THE TRAIL
(Licence No – Applied for)
SUNDAY 4th JANUARY 2026 at 11:00am
The return of Hit the Trail
Under UK Athletics Rules – an approx. 5-mile course around beautiful Reddish Vale, including the lovely Tiviot Way.
- MEMENTO – to all finishers (Race limit 450)
- ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY – enter online at BookitZone and collect numbers from Reddish Working Men’s Club, Greg Street, Stockport, SK5 7LN. It’s around half a mile jog from registration to the start – allow time.
- RACE START – at Tiviot Way bridge over the River Mersey, 100 m from Portwood Roundabout (M60 Stockport), opposite Tesco Extra.
- PARKING – at Greg Street, Woodhall and Tiviot Way car parks. Please park responsibly.
- PRESENTATION – at Reddish Working Men’s Club, Greg Street, Stockport, SK5 7LN.
- PRIZES – equal men’s and women’s prizes plus vet categories and teams (depending on entries). All prizes to be collected on the day.
- RECORD HOLDERS: (M) Andy Norman (Altrincham) 24:12 (F) Sophie Wood (Sale) 28:03
** UPDATE **
Dear Runners,
Belle Vue Racers (BVR) are pleased to confirm our annual Hit the Trail Race 2026 WILL return on 4 January 2026.
Those living near Reddish Vale will know the bridge has not yet been repaired and there is still no estimated completion date. Depending on who you speak to, it remains unclear if full repairs will ever happen.
BVR members have been out testing a new route (see attached maps). This revised course follows much of the original path, but still delivers the trademark sting in the tail! It’s slightly longer at just over 5 miles and offers both a challenge for experienced athletes and an achievable goal for newer runners—with the right training. Whatever your pace, expect a warm BVR welcome.
A map of the new course and elevation profile is attached. A more interactive map will follow soon.
Please note the following:
- BVR organises this race to support both Friends of Reddish Vale (FoRV) and our community-based athletics club. FoRV is a volunteer group helping maintain Reddish Vale for public enjoyment. BVR encourages community participation in sport. We do not offer refunds or deferrals — around 50–60% of any income goes directly to staging the event, whether or not you attend.
- If you can no longer take part, you may gift your entry to another runner. Changes can be made at registration on race day.
- Previous course records will not stand for the new route.
We currently have 354 entries and look forward to a fantastic race over this exciting new course.
Online entry via BookitZone.com
This event closes in:
Event Terms
Please enter me for the above event. I accept that the organiser will not be liable for any loss, damage, action, claim, cost or expenses which may arise in the consequence of my participation in or attendance to this event. I declare that I will not attend unless I am in good health on the day of the event and accept that I attend at my own risk. In the unlikely event of abandonment or cancellation, all or part of my entry fee may be retained for the management and administration of the event. No refunds or transfers allowed under any circumstances.
Event Options** Please select tickets on the next page ** |
Further information from the Organiser
You should collect your race pack/number/item at the venue on the day of the event. Please arrive in good time.
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2026 Hit The Trail 5 MileReddish Vale Country Park, Reddish Road/ Tiviot Way, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK5 7HR Scan this QR code to open the event location on your smart device. You can then use sat nav via Google Maps to help guide you to the venue. Please note that the location is based on the nearest postcode, so directions may not take you directly to the exact spot. |
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