Chorley 10K

Sunday 4 May 2025

We look forward to welcoming runners back to the streets of Chorley and Astley Park for the 2025 Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run.

Chorley 10K race

The Chorley 10K route is a two lap course, which will start and finish on Market Street in Chorley town centre. From the start line, participants will travel up Market Street, turning left onto St Thomas's Road, travelling along Southport Road before turning right at Ackhurst Lodge to enter Astley Park.

Participants will then follow the path, running in front of Astley Coach House and the historic Astley Hall. They will then run over the lake bridge, past the playing fields and play areas, running towards Astley Park's main gates. At the gates, participants will turn left onto Park Road and will run up to the junction with the A6 Preston Road where they will turn and travel back down Park Road, on the opposite side of the road. They will then run past Chorley town hall, turn right onto St Thomas's Road and repeat the course. On the second lap runners will continue down Market Street and through the finish line. Running prams are welcome.

• Start time: 10:30am
• Cost: Standard entry fee: £25.00.  UKA running club member: £23.00
• Minimum age: 15 years old (on Sunday 4 May 2025)
• Competitors that complete the Chorley 10K will receive a medal and a Chorley cake
• Those that place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the overall male and female categories will receive free entry into the 2026 Chorley 10K. The overall aged category winners will receive 50% off the 2026 Chorley 10K race fee.

REGISTER

See entry terms and conditions

Chorley 2K Family Run

The Chorley Family Run is a much shorter 2K course, which will start and finish on Market Street in Chorley town centre. From the start line, participants will travel up Market Street, continuing past Chorley town hall onto Park Road. They will then turn left at the main gates to Astley Park and enter the park. Participants will then follow the path, running towards the play areas and pavilion. They will travel past the play areas and playing fields to a marker just before the lake. At this point, participants will turn and travel back along the same route through Astley Park. At the main gates they will travel across the closed road and turn right onto Park Road, continuing straight ahead onto Market Street where the finish line awaits. Please note this is not a flat route and there are some inclines, particularly in Astley Park. Running prams are welcome.

• Start time: 9.30am
• Minimum age: 4 years old (on Sunday 4 May 2025)
• Cost: £6.50 per person
• Registered competitors that complete the Chorley 2K Family Run will get a medal

Please note that parents and guardians may run with children but only those who have registered to enter the race will receive a medal.

REGISTER

See entry terms and conditions

Enjoy the run village

The incredible Run Village is back as part of the Chorley 10K & 2K Family Run event.

Based on Fazakerley Street in Chorley town centre, the run village will have lots of organisations providing information, offers and activities. From running, fitness and health related organisations to food businesses.

So even if you're not running, there's plenty to enjoy - come down, support the competitors and enjoy the day!

If you business or organisation is interested in being part of the run village, please email: events@chorley.gov.uk

Getting to the Chorley 10K & 2K Family Run

By Car

Use junction 8 off the M61 or junction 28 off the M6. Chorley town centre is easily accessed from the A6, which passes directly through Chorley.

Information on town centre car parks can be found on the Chorley Council website.

By Bus

Chorley is well-served by bus routes linking the town centre with surrounding villages. The main bus route is the 125/126, which links Chorley to Preston and Bolton. There are also direct bus routes from Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Lake District.

By Rail

Chorley is on the main train line between Manchester and Blackpool. If you are travelling on a long distance service you will need to change at Manchester or Preston.

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If you have any queries about the Chorley 10K or 2K Family Run, please contact events@chorley.gov.uk