PHOENIX - Manchester - Retro Run

Phoenix Running Manchester is inviting you to finish off 2025 with a retro run!

We will have medals from our 2025 events and you can a medal of your choice. So, if you missed out on a particular medal, just ask us and if it's available, we will keep it for you and it's yours!

We will have a rock up and run option, so you can start any time 8.30am onwards, there is no pressure to start at a particular time. If you have any further requests on the start times, please just email us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate everyone.

Official 7 hour timed window 9am-4pm

Not sure on the distance? Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.

Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.

Chosen charity:
Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home
For every entry, we donate a £1 at no extra cost to you!

For example, if we get 100 entries, we will donate £100.

Start time : 8am (Registration from 7.30am, please don't arrive before this time).

Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is trail towpath in Chorlton Water Park, and along the river. Light trail shoes or road shoes will be suitable for this path if it's been dry. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

Toilets available at Hardy Farm.

Parking: Free parking for 75 cars in Hardy Farm on a first come basis.
Public car parks available around the park and Sale Water Park.
Please park sensibly and don't block residential driveways.