Phoenix Manchester Bees vs Dragons
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sat 30th January 2027
- Time 08:30
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £27.00 - £42.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at the Phoenix Manchester Bees vs Dragons event on Saturday, January 30, 2027, hosted by Phoenix Running Manchester, in the picturesque setting of Chorlton Water Park, Manchester, Lancashire. This unique Lucky Draw Medal Event invites participants to choose their side—Bees or Dragons—by drawing a chit, ensuring a fair and exciting experience for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, you can complete as many laps as you like along the scenic River Mersey, with a generous 7-hour time limit to test your endurance.
With a minimum distance of just one lap, the event welcomes runners, walkers, joggers, and hikers of all abilities. Each finisher will receive a fabulous bespoke medal, celebrating your achievement, regardless of how far you go! Enjoy a well-stocked vegetarian aid station featuring vegan and gluten-free options to keep you fueled throughout the day. Don't miss this chance to be part of a legendary team and make unforgettable memories with fellow participants. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition!
With a minimum distance of just one lap, the event welcomes runners, walkers, joggers, and hikers of all abilities. Each finisher will receive a fabulous bespoke medal, celebrating your achievement, regardless of how far you go! Enjoy a well-stocked vegetarian aid station featuring vegan and gluten-free options to keep you fueled throughout the day. Don't miss this chance to be part of a legendary team and make unforgettable memories with fellow participants. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition!
Phoenix Manchester Bees vs Dragons
Sat 30th January 2027
Organiser's Description
Bees vs Dragons: Lucky Draw Medal Event
One box, two amazing medals - your fate is sealed the moment you pick. Reach in, draw a chit, and claim your side: Bees or Dragons.
No exchanges, no changing your pick, and no peeking beforehand - this keeps the draw fair for everyone.
Whichever side you draw, you're joining a legendary team. Sting with the Bees or breathe fire with the Dragons - there's no wrong side to be on!
This is one of our timed events where you choose - you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like along the beautiful River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park.
We welcome all abilities of runners, walkers, joggers, hikers, Jeffers - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see ow far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. Run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.
Race brief: A race brief is sent a week before the event which is mandatory reading for all participants.
Chosen charity: TBC
Start Time:
Registration from 7.30am.
Rock up and run 8.30am-10.30am
8.30am-3.30pm (7 hour event)
All runners should be finished by 3.30pm
Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is one lap or as far as you can go in 7 hours.
Terrain:
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath.
Aid station: We have a well-stocked vegetarian aid station all day, with many vegan items as well as gluten free/free from items.
For example: bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, usually some form of cake, squash, full sugar cola, etc.
Allergies: If you have severe and life threatening allergies, please bring your own food, as we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination.
Profile:
The overall course has very little elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Toilets and changing rooms available at Race HQ.
Parking available for 50 cars at Hardy Farm on a first come, first serve basis.
Additional Parking for upto 100 cars is available across the river at Sale Water Park (15min walk from the start).
There is also additional public and paid parking around Chorlton Water Park.
One box, two amazing medals - your fate is sealed the moment you pick. Reach in, draw a chit, and claim your side: Bees or Dragons.
No exchanges, no changing your pick, and no peeking beforehand - this keeps the draw fair for everyone.
Whichever side you draw, you're joining a legendary team. Sting with the Bees or breathe fire with the Dragons - there's no wrong side to be on!
This is one of our timed events where you choose - you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like along the beautiful River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park.
We welcome all abilities of runners, walkers, joggers, hikers, Jeffers - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see ow far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. Run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.
Race brief: A race brief is sent a week before the event which is mandatory reading for all participants.
Chosen charity: TBC
Start Time:
Registration from 7.30am.
Rock up and run 8.30am-10.30am
8.30am-3.30pm (7 hour event)
All runners should be finished by 3.30pm
Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is one lap or as far as you can go in 7 hours.
Terrain:
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath.
Aid station: We have a well-stocked vegetarian aid station all day, with many vegan items as well as gluten free/free from items.
For example: bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, usually some form of cake, squash, full sugar cola, etc.
Allergies: If you have severe and life threatening allergies, please bring your own food, as we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination.
Profile:
The overall course has very little elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Toilets and changing rooms available at Race HQ.
Parking available for 50 cars at Hardy Farm on a first come, first serve basis.
Additional Parking for upto 100 cars is available across the river at Sale Water Park (15min walk from the start).
There is also additional public and paid parking around Chorlton Water Park.
Races
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Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£42.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
No-Medal Option: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£27.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
Fairly flat trail course. Can get muddy if there has been persistent rain.
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M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
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