05/05/2025 : Course very dry. Road shoes should be fine.
03/02/2025 : Online entries have opened.
The series normally consists of 3 races. Sportsshoes.com have agreed to support the event with discounted prizes and possibly a start and finish display.
Please can you enter online this year, as there will be no on the night entries.
IMPORTANT: The minimum age for runners in the senior race is 16-years-old. The maximum gae for runners in the junior race is 16-years-old.
The Astley Trail Series of races for seniors and juniors, are set in the picturesque grounds of Astley Hall in Chorley and take pace on the first Wednesday of every month from May to July. Both races have proven to be very popular, drawing runners from all over the North West of England.
Registration : Chorley Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley (next to Rose and Crown) from 18:00
Races : Adult (6km), Primary/Junior (1.6km)
Time : Primary/Junior : 19:00, Adult : 19:30
Location : Astley Park, Chorley
Convenient parking on Queens Road, Peter Street, Water Street and the centre of Chorley, plus new parking at Ackhurst Lodge Car Park (off A581). please park responsibly, so as not to annoy the residents.
Marshals and Officials : Meet in below Astley Park Main Gate from 18:15.
Please allow plenty of time for picking up your number. Please keep your number if you are running more than one event.
Online Only :
Astley Trail 1 - Race 1 and series
Senior & Junior BookitZone
Astley Trail 2 - Race 2 only
Senior & Junior BookitZone
Astley Trail 3 - Race 3 only
Senior & Junior BookitZone
Senior and Junior Courses with marshal points.
I just wanted to say thanks for organising the event. It was a great course and I really enjoyed it. Already looking forward to the next one! - Michael