Phoenix Manchester Burrs Bash
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 08:00
- Location Bury, Lancashire
- Price £27.00 - £42.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Phoenix Manchester Burrs Bash, taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the picturesque Burrs Country Park, Bury, Lancashire. Organised by Phoenix Running Manchester, this unique event is not just about the race; it's a celebration of community spirit and the great outdoors, supporting The Sunnywood Project—a fantastic initiative dedicated to enhancing mental health through nature.
Participants can choose to run various distances, with a lapped format that allows you to complete as many laps as you desire within a generous 7-hour time limit. Whether you’re aiming for the 3.28-mile lap, a 6.6-mile run, a half marathon, or even a full marathon, there’s a challenge for everyone! Plus, if you're feeling ambitious, you can go for ultra-distance by running nine laps or more. Enjoy a well-stocked aid station throughout the day and experience the joy of running in a supportive environment. With a charitable pledge of £1 per entry going to The Sunnywood Project, you’ll not only be running for yourself but also contributing to a great cause. Don't miss out on this fantastic event that promises fun, fitness, and fellowship—mark your calendars and
Participants can choose to run various distances, with a lapped format that allows you to complete as many laps as you desire within a generous 7-hour time limit. Whether you’re aiming for the 3.28-mile lap, a 6.6-mile run, a half marathon, or even a full marathon, there’s a challenge for everyone! Plus, if you're feeling ambitious, you can go for ultra-distance by running nine laps or more. Enjoy a well-stocked aid station throughout the day and experience the joy of running in a supportive environment. With a charitable pledge of £1 per entry going to The Sunnywood Project, you’ll not only be running for yourself but also contributing to a great cause. Don't miss out on this fantastic event that promises fun, fitness, and fellowship—mark your calendars and
Phoenix Manchester Burrs Bash
Sat 27th June 2026
Organiser's Description
Burrs Bash at Burrs Country Park!
Phoenix Running Manchester are super excited to be collaborating with The Sunnywood Project for an awesome event at the beautiful Burrs Country Park.
This special event supports The Sunnywood Project, a fantastic community-based organisation helping people enjoy the great outdoors and boost their mental health.
We also have a medal-free option, so you can enjoy a Phoenix event at a lower price with all the fun and community spirit included.
Medals
This is a pick-your-own medal event. If you've had your eye on a Phoenix medal you previously missed out on, please email us to check availability.
If the medal is available, we'll let you know and you'll need to book the event to reserve it. Otherwise, you'll be able to choose from the medals available on the day.
Medals are subject to availability.
Event Details
Location: Burrs Country Park BL8 1DA
Terrain: Mostly hard-packed trail and riverside trail
Format: Lapped event where you can complete as many laps as you like within an 7-hour time limit
Elevation: Approximately 187 ft per 3.28 miles (5.3 km)
1 lap = 3.28 miles
2 laps = 6.6 miles
4 laps = Half marathon
8 laps = Marathon
9 laps and over Ultra
Start time: "Rock up and run" when you're ready 8.30am onwards. All runners should be finished by 3.30pm. We don't have official start time, if you have any special requests on start times, please email us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Aid Station
As always, we'll have a well-stocked aid station available all day for everyone, regardless of distance. Options usually include crisps, pretzels, cookies, biscuits, bananas, squash, water, and more.
Facilities
Toilets and registration will be at The Sunnywood Hub.
Parking: Plenty of public, mostly free, parking is available within Burrs Country Park.
Charity Pledge
As part of our ongoing charity and community committment, we will be donating £1 per entry to The Sunnywood Project, supporting their mission to make the outdoors accessible and beneficial for everyone.
An email briefing will be sent 7 days in advance with all up to date information.
Phoenix Running Manchester are super excited to be collaborating with The Sunnywood Project for an awesome event at the beautiful Burrs Country Park.
This special event supports The Sunnywood Project, a fantastic community-based organisation helping people enjoy the great outdoors and boost their mental health.
We also have a medal-free option, so you can enjoy a Phoenix event at a lower price with all the fun and community spirit included.
Medals
This is a pick-your-own medal event. If you've had your eye on a Phoenix medal you previously missed out on, please email us to check availability.
If the medal is available, we'll let you know and you'll need to book the event to reserve it. Otherwise, you'll be able to choose from the medals available on the day.
Medals are subject to availability.
Event Details
Location: Burrs Country Park BL8 1DA
Terrain: Mostly hard-packed trail and riverside trail
Format: Lapped event where you can complete as many laps as you like within an 7-hour time limit
Elevation: Approximately 187 ft per 3.28 miles (5.3 km)
1 lap = 3.28 miles
2 laps = 6.6 miles
4 laps = Half marathon
8 laps = Marathon
9 laps and over Ultra
Start time: "Rock up and run" when you're ready 8.30am onwards. All runners should be finished by 3.30pm. We don't have official start time, if you have any special requests on start times, please email us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Aid Station
As always, we'll have a well-stocked aid station available all day for everyone, regardless of distance. Options usually include crisps, pretzels, cookies, biscuits, bananas, squash, water, and more.
Facilities
Toilets and registration will be at The Sunnywood Hub.
Parking: Plenty of public, mostly free, parking is available within Burrs Country Park.
Charity Pledge
As part of our ongoing charity and community committment, we will be donating £1 per entry to The Sunnywood Project, supporting their mission to make the outdoors accessible and beneficial for everyone.
An email briefing will be sent 7 days in advance with all up to date information.
Races
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Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£42.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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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?
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Location
Burrs, Bury, BL8 1, United Kingdom
Phoenix Manchester Burrs Bash
