Saddleworth Runners Club
Saddleworth · North West · England
County or region confirmed; exact town is not published
Saddleworth Runners Club was founded in 1981 and combines fell, moorland, trail and road running east of Oldham.
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About Saddleworth Runners Club
Saddleworth Runners Club grew out of a meeting at the Diggle Hotel in 1981, with Ian Brierley, Roger Devy and Roger Jones involved in its beginnings. Based in the Saddleworth area east of Oldham, England, it draws on the nearby Pennine landscape for fell, moorland and trail running alongside road outings.
The club's history also records Frank Sykes and Phil Kay's work on the Cross Keys road-and-fell relay, an example of its local race-organising tradition. Those historical organising roles should not be read as statements about current competitive membership. The membership introduction describes a not-for-profit club with coaching, navigation support and a strong social side.
Newcomers are invited to try training before completing the joining form. Club life includes helping marshal races and supporting charitable activities as well as running. Check the current arrangements before travelling: historic pub venues and archived club-run notices do not establish one permanent meeting point for today's sessions.
Established 1981
Notable members, past and present
Ian Brierley
Founding organiser
Named in the club history among the organisers of its 1981 beginnings at the Diggle Hotel.
Frank Sykes
Historical race organiser
Remembered in the club history for developing the Cross Keys road-and-fell relay with Phil Kay.
Club contact details
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Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-15. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
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