Oldham Halloween Half, the borough’s 13.1 mile course is widely regarded as one of the toughest half marathon events in the country, with its hilly landscape that is incredibly popular among local running clubs, charities, businesses and residents.
The course covers many miles of countryside and highlights some of the best scenery Oldham has to offer. Starting off in Oldham town centre, runners will make the include up to Saddleworth and its surrounding villages before returning to the centre of Oldham, with runners guaranteed to enjoy fantastics local support from the diverse communities of our borough along the way.
The event is inclusive to all ages, with the Oldham Halloween Half targeted at runners aged 17 and above, with entry fees priced at £29 for running groups/clubs members, and £31 for general runners.
The following roads will be temporarily closed to traffic to enable the race to take place.
| Affected Road | Alternative Route | Hours |
| High Street from Curzon Street to Lord Street | Curzon Street/Albion Street | 0700 to 1500 |
| Henshaw Street from New Radcliffe Street to Market PlaceMarket Place from Henshaw Street to High Street and Curzon Street | St Mary's Way/Yorkshire Street | 0700 to 1000 |
| Lord Street from St Mary's Way to Church Lane | St Mary's Way/Yorkshire Street | 0915 to 1100 |
| Lord Street from Church Lane to High StreetHigh Street from Lord Street to Clegg StreetYorkshire Street from Clegg Street to Greaves Street | St Mary's Way/Yorkshire Street | 0915 to 1300 |
