Black Knight Charge 6 Mile Trail Race
A challenging 6 Mile trail race and 2 Mile Under 16s race through the Medlock Valley, with woodland trails, hills and the scenic surroundings of Daisy Nook.
| Date | Wednesday 22nd July, 2026 |
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| Distance | 6M + other events: 2M Junior race |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Location | East Cheshire Harriers HQ |
| Town/City | Ashton-Under-Lyne |
| Area | Greater Manchester |
| Start postcode | OL7 9HG |
| Start time | 7:30pm |
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Organised by East Cheshire Harriers in partnership with the Local Runners Podcast, the Black Knight Charge takes place at Daisy Nook Country Park in Greater Manchester. The event features a challenging 6 Mile trail race alongside a 2 Mile Under 16s race for younger runners.
The course explores the Medlock Valley on a mixture of woodland tracks and paths, starting and finishing at the Daisy Nook basin area. Runners tackle a hilly route that loops around Park Bridge before returning through the country park, offering a varied and rewarding trail running experience.
The event is organised by an experienced local running club, with race headquarters based nearby at East Cheshire Harriers. Friendly marshals, a welcoming atmosphere and dedicated junior race help make the Black Knight Charge a popular fixture in the summer trail running calendar.
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| Results | Status |
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| 2026 results | Verified |
| 2025 results | Verified |
| 2024 results | Verified |
| 2023 results | Verified |
| 2022 results | Verified |
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