Runners at the start line of the 2025 Halloween half Oldham

Oldham Halloween Half Marathon 2027

15 years of the Oldham Half Marathon

2012–2019: We built it.
2020–2022: We missed it.
2023: We brought it back.
2027: We celebrate.

13.1 miles. Hills. Moors. Community. One of the toughest half marathons in the country — and one of the best.

Non-club runners: £39.
Club runners/Oldham Active Members: £36

31^st October 2027 Start: TBD · Oldham Town Centre

Take on the challenge of one of Oldham’s most-loved sporting events

Launched in 2012, the Halloween Half has grown into one of Oldham’s most-loved sporting events. More than 400 runners take on the course each year – from local running clubs and seasoned racers to charity fundraisers doing it for the first time.

It’s not a flat, fast race. The course climbs steadily from the town centre up to Grains Bar at 340 metres, then winds through the Saddleworth villages of Delph, Dobcross, Uppermill and Greenfield before bringing you back through Lees and Glodwick to the finish line.

Half Marathon Course

Starting and finishing on Yorkshire Street in Oldham town centre, the route takes you out through Derker and Watersheddings before the big climb to Grains Bar. From the peak, you’ll run through some of the best scenery the borough has — Saddleworth countryside, moorland, and the villages below. Then it’s the return leg back into town.

Distance: 13.1 miles (21.1km)

Chip timed. Four water stations on route, plus one at the finish.

Volunteer at Oldham Half Marathon 2027

We need marshals, water station crew, registration staff, and help with set-up and de-rig. Volunteering at the Halloween Half is a brilliant way to be part of the day.

To sign up to volunteer, email [email protected]

Got Questions?

What to expect on race day

Registration opens at [TIME TBC] at Oldham Leisure Centre. Please do not park at the Leisure Centre — use town centre car parks, which are a short walk from the start line.
No headphones or portable audio devices are permitted on the course. This is a safety requirement as the route runs on open roads.
Fancy dress is welcome and very much encouraged.
Rolling road closures will be in place along the route. Full details will be sent to registered runners before race day.

I Want to get involved without running?

We need marshals, water station crew, registration staff, and help with set-up and de-rig. Volunteering at the Halloween Half is a brilliant way to be part of the day.

To sign up to volunteer email [email protected]

Do I have to wear a costume?

No, but you’re very welcome to.

Can I run with headphones?

No — open roads, safety requirement.

Where do I park?

Town centre car parks. Not Oldham Leisure Centre.

What do I get for finishing?

A medal and a t-shirt.