Bolton Half Marathon and 10K
Race snapshot
Race Day
37–52°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Bolton Half Marathon and 10K is an annual road race through the town of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England, launched in 2026 by Epic Events under the title sponsorship of XMiles. Both distances start and finish together in Bolton's historic Queen's Park at 9:00 AM, tracing a route into the town centre past landmarks including Bolton Town Hall and Le Mans Crescent, much of it following the route used by the local Ironman run leg. The half marathon covers three laps of the circuit while the 10K covers one and a half; both courses are UKA-licensed and accurately measured. Half marathon entrants must return to Queen's Park from Park Road before noon, a roughly 10.75-mile checkpoint tied to the road-closure schedule. The inaugural 2026 edition was won by Jonny Sangster of Burnden Road Runners in 1:17:38. Entry includes a custom finisher's medal, on-route aid stations, electronic timing, finish-line drinks, and free downloadable event photos.
Questions about the Bolton Half Marathon 2027
When is the Bolton Half Marathon 2027?
Sunday, April 4, 2027.
Where is the Bolton Half Marathon?
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
What time does the Bolton Half Marathon start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
What is the Bolton Half Marathon time limit?
3 hours.
How do I enter the Bolton Half Marathon 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online registration via Results Base (resultsbase.net), linked from the official Epic Events event page.
How much does the Bolton Half Marathon 2027 cost?
Half Marathon Entry: £39. 10K Entry: £32.
What is the Bolton Half Marathon elevation gain?
180 m (591 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Bolton Half Marathon course like?
It passes Queen's Park, Bolton (start/finish), Bolton Town Hall and Le Mans Crescent.
What is the weather like at the Bolton Half Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 3–11 °C (37–52 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Bolton Half Marathon have?
700 participants. Intimate field.
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