Rossendale is home to a vibrant running community, with scenic routes winding through beautiful valleys, parks, and trails. Local running clubs offer welcoming groups for all abilities, from beginners taking their first steps to seasoned runners training for races.

In Rossendale we have an all‑weather, rubberised tartan running track at the heart of the Valley that’s perfect for training, walking, running sessions, community clubs like Rossendale Harriers and Triathlon Club, and inclusive fitness activities for all abilities.

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She Runs – Outdoor running

She Runs is more than a running project — it’s a movement.
A movement toward safer streets, stronger communities, and women and girls feeling safer

We’re also working to bring runners from across Rossendale — including local clubs and the wider running community — to help unite people and drive a collective movement for safer, more supported running for everyone.

Get Started with Couch to 5K at Marl Pits

Want to start running but not sure where to begin? Our Couch to 5K program is perfect for beginners! Over 10 weeks, you’ll be guided step-by-step from short, manageable intervals to running a full 5K.

Sessions are friendly, supportive, and held at Marl Pits Running Track, providing a safe and accessible environment for everyone. Join us, build your fitness, and discover the joy of running at your own pace.

Junior Park Run 

Rossendale is home to two brilliant junior parkruns! These free 2km events are open to all juniors, whatever their pace, and are a fantastic way for young people to get active, make friends, and enjoy the outdoors.

Our junior parkruns take place at Victoria Park in Haslingden and Stubbylee Moorlands Park in Bacup, offering safe, welcoming environments for children and families to run, jog, or walk together. Whether your junior is a first-timer or already loves running, these events provide a fun, social, and healthy way to be part of the local running community.