Registration has opened for Night Run Bolton, one of the main events in Bolton town centre’s weekend of sporting spectacle.
Held on Friday, June 5 next year, the event will see up to 1,800 runners take over the streets.
Thousands of supporters will help create the fabulous atmosphere the event is known for.
Night Run attracts people with a wide range of ages and abilities, from fun runners looking for a great experience to keen amateurs seeking a new personal best.
There is a choice of distances, with both 5k and 10k on offer, along with a flat route on closed roads.
The run begins on Le Mans Crescent and winds through the town centre to Queens Park before heading back to Victoria Square for a grandstand finish in front of the crowds.
Night Run will raise the curtain on a weekend of sporting celebration in Bolton town centre.
The IRONMAN 70.3 weekend transforms the town centre across three days with thousands of people taking part and thousands more cheering them on.
On Saturday, June 6, Bolton’s children will take centre stage for the world’s largest IRONKIDS, when up to 6,000 young people aged 3-16 take on the challenge of running 500m, 1000m or 1500m.
Sunday, June 7 will see up to 2,000 athletes from around the world compete in IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton.
An early morning dip at Pennington Flash will see them swim 1.2 miles before transferring to bikes to cycle 56 miles ending in Bolton town centre, where they will finish with a half marathon.
Registration for IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton is already open.
Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, Cllr Nadeem Ayub, said:
“Night Run is a wonderful way to start our IRONMAN weekend.
“It brings together enthusiastic fun runners with experienced club runners and everyone in between, in a fabulous atmosphere thanks to the superb supporters.
“Whatever you’re looking for, I encourage you to get involved and enjoy this fantastic event.”
The full weekend schedule for IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton 2026 is:
- Night Run Bolton UK – Friday, June 5
- IRONKIDS UK – Saturday, June 6
- IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton – Sunday, June 7
Register for Night Run or IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton at https://bit.ly/IMBolton_Register