Join us for an awesome day of running, fun, and frolic at Alexandra Park, Oldham, as we celebrate what would have been Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday!
Freddie Mercury famously adored cats and was a proud parent to 10 feline companions. He even wrote the song Delilah for one of them on Queen's Innuendo album and dedicated his solo album Mr. Bad Guy to his beloved cats. This event is our tribute to Freddie's legendary music, personality, and love of all things feline.
About Alexandra Park
Dating back to the 1860s, this stunning green space in North Manchester offers a challenging yet rewarding course that will test both your legs and your lungs. Fear not though - you'll get the full Phoenix Running experience, with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you fuelled and hydrated every step of the way.
Course & Venue
Predominantly tarmac route within Alexandra Park
Road shoes suitable in all weather
Approx. 246 ft elevation per lap (spicy after a few laps!)
1 lap = 3.28 miles
Public toilets and café on site
Distances (run as many laps as you like)
Plot a Route GPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166409
Minimum distance: 1 lap is 3.28 miles
2 laps: Just over 10K - 492 ft elevation
4 laps: Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - 984 ft elevation
8 laps: Marathon (26.2 miles) - 1,968 ft elevation
9+ laps: Ultra distance
Complete as many laps as you fancy within the time limit.
Event Timings
Registration opens: 7:30am
Earliest start: 8:00am (Rock Up & Run option)
Official 7-hour window: 8:30am - 3:30pm
All runners must finish by 3:30pm
Bibs collected on the day
Parking
Free public car parks around Alexandra Park
On-road parking available on Queens Road and nearby streets
Approx. 20""30 free spaces at Alexandra Park Car Park (off Kings Road)
Please check parking restrictions to avoid fines
Toilets
Two sets of public toilets inside the park
Open approximately 8:00am - 4:00pm
Rules & Eligibility
Event held under TRA and UKA rules
Participants must be 18 years or over
Chosen charity: TBC
When
Saturday, 05 September 2026 @ 08:00What
Multi-distance (timed) | Undulating / Hilly | Multi-TerrainMax' Entrants
75Entries Close
04/09/2026Min' Age
18 yrsAlexandra Park, 5 Kings Rd, Oldham OL8 2BN
Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under, for more information please read our full terms & conditions available here - https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/tandc
All entries in accordance with Phoenix Running terms & conditions, available in full here.