Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run

This event will not be staged in 2025

This event remains under review and will not be going ahead this year. We will be updating everyone on our plans later in 2025.

Half Marathon banner, illustrated figure running through finishing tape, text reading Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run.

Date of races: Sunday, 8 October 2023

About the Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run

The Williams BMW Rochdale​​​ Half Marathon, 10K and 1-mile Fun Run returns for its 7th year.

The event is co-ordinated by Rochdale Harriers and Rochdale Triathlon Club, and supported by Rochdale Borough Council.

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Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run image gallery

Runners setting off at the start of the marathon
Runners set off in the Williams BMW Rochdale 10K.
A prize winner being presented with their award.
A prize winner is presented with their award at Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K & Fun Run 2023.
Hundreds of spectators were cheering on the runners
Spectators by the start line in Rochdale town centre.
Runners at the start of the marathon.
Runners set off from Rochdale Town Hall in 2023.
Runners reaching Hollingworth Lake
3 runners enjoying a lap around Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough in the Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon 2023.
2 runners nearing the end of the marathon.
10K runners sprint to the finish line at Rochdale Town Hall.
A group that took part in the fun run to raise money for Jolly Josh.
Runners from team Jolly Josh, one of the official charities at the 2023 event.
Runner at the finish line
Fastest female in Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon 2023.
Runners at the finish line
3 Williams BMW Rochdale 10K finishers.
A runner heading for the finish line
A charity runner for Jolly Josh crosses the finish line in 2023.
Runners receiving treatment after the race
2 runners enjoy a post-race massage by Sports Physio UK.
A runner at Hollingworth Lake
A half marathon runner at Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough.
Young runners in the Fun Run.
Entrants to the Fun Run.
Runners at the start line.
Runners starting the Williams BMW Rochdale Half Marathon.
Runner in the Half Marathon running past Hollingworth Lake.
The Half Marathon route passes the picturesque Hollingworth Lake.
Nadia Sawar.
Nadia Sawar hosted the warm-up workout in 2021.
Half Marathon runners warming up.
Runners warm up for the 2021 races.
Runners in the Half Marathon.
Half marathon runners set off from The Esplanade.
Runners passing Hollingworth Lake.
Runners near Hollingworth Lake. The course includes a lap of the popular beauty spot.
A runner passing Hollingworth Lake.
A runner near Hollingworth Lake. The course includes a lap of the popular beauty spot.
Runners in the Half Marathon.
Many runners compete together.

Disclaimer

Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent or guardian before taking part in any event or activity.