Howfen Runners - Westhoughton Running Club

30/07/2026

FAO all HOWFEN Runners shared via Kelby Makin

Something big is coming to Bolton…
On 26th September 2026, join us at Cutacre Country Park for the Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Wellness Run Day sponsored by Care Chiefs Highfield Hall, a full day of fitness, fun and community.
Whether you’re a serious runner, a complete beginner, or just looking for a great family day out, there’s something for everyone.
Official Chip-Timed 5K Race
Push for a PB, race friends, or compete for the podium in our professionally organised 5K event.
1K Family Fun Run
A fun, inclusive run for all ages with medals for every participant.
Expect live music, food, entertainment and an incredible atmosphere throughout the day.
This is more than a race - it’s a community event bringing people together through movement, energy and positivity.
Tickets are now live. Secure your place before entries fill up.
Tag your running partner. Tag your family. Let’s make this huge.

Please note: This is a annual event and there will be a 'legacy' leaderboard. Everyone recieves a medal - top 3 receiving Gold for podium celebration.

Tickets available here:

Bolton Wanderers Wellness Run Day! 1K Family Fun Run + chip-timed 5K race. Medals, music, food & after party. Cutacre Park, 26 Sept 2026.

14/04/2026

There will be no 5K runs on tonight. No run leaders available. Sorry

20/03/2026

This year it has been decided we will not be affiliating with English Athletics.

What does this mean for the club?? ~ We will no longer be required to pay the yearly registration fee of £210 for the club every year and me no longer need to charge for membership as the costs would have had to go up. What we were getting back from EA was practically nothing apart from a London Marathon place.

So essentially nothing actually changes run wise. They're still free, all we ask is a voluntary donation of £5 once a year (more if you like) to go towards the cost of getting/keeping the run leader qualifications and to getting the post run biscuits and drinks back.

If you want to still affiliate with English Athletics you can through another club or direct through EA.

If anyone has received a renewal notice from the club please ignore it.

Hope this all makes sense

Rob Mansfield
Chairman/Founder

18/01/2026

This week's runs are as follows.
Everyone welcome!
If you are planning on attending, please book on via the app 😃🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Don't forget your lights ✨️

Tuesday at 6:30pm
- Couch to 5k
- Fartlek run
- 5k
- 10k

Thursday at 6:30pm
- Couch to 5k
- 5k
- 10k

23/12/2025

There is no steady 5 K with me Tonight, Just the normal one with Ron.

Rob

11/12/2025

Sorry guys there won't be a gentle 5 k tonight, just the regular. Rob

09/12/2025

Christmas schedule.
Last run Tuesday 23rd December and the first run in the New Year, Tuesday 6th January.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Howfen Runners Team members. 🎅🤶

09/12/2025

Howfen Runners special run schedule:
1st - Tuesday Fartlek
3rd - Tuesday Fartlek
Last Thursday - Hill Sprints
Note: 5 km will take precedence over Fartlek, if there aren't enough Howfen Runners Team members.

04/12/2025

If anyone fancies a good old chatty paced 5k tonight where nobody's left behind, Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Hub 18:30 start. See you tonight. Rob