Phoenix Manchester Cardio before Cupid - Valentine's Day Run

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From Phoenix Running Manchester

  • Date Sun 14th February 2027
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Manchester, Lancashire
  • Price £27.00 - £42.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate love and fitness at the Phoenix Manchester Cardio before Cupid - Valentine's Day Run! This exciting event, hosted by Phoenix Running Manchester, is set to take place on Sunday, February 14th, 2027, along the picturesque River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park, Manchester, Lancashire. Participants of all levels—runners, walkers, joggers, and hikers—are invited to enjoy this unique timed event where you can choose to complete as many laps or as few as you like within a generous 7-hour time limit. Whether you finish one lap or push yourself to go the distance, everyone walks away a winner with a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal!

Registration kicks off at 7:30 AM, and you can start your adventure anytime between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. With a flat and fast terrain along the off-road trail, this event is perfect for those looking to set personal records or simply enjoy a lovely day outdoors. Plus, you'll find a well-stocked vegetarian aid station to keep you fueled throughout the day. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness and fun while celebrating Valentine's Day with your loved ones or new friends along the route. Join us for a

Phoenix Manchester Cardio before Cupid - Valentine's Day Run

Sun 14th February 2027

A heart-shaped race medal engraved with “Hug, Marry, Run,” surrounded by Cupid illustrations and the text “Cardio before Cupid” on a background of small pink hearts. A group of runners in athletic gear with race bibs jog along a path. Three runners wearing race bibs jog along a dirt path through a wooded area. Three runners smiling and posing for a photo on a trail, with the person in the middle wearing a flame headband and a high-visibility vest. Four women standing together at a running event, with three wearing matching Phoenix Running Manchester t-shirts and two wearing flame headbands. A male trail runner in a bright yellow windbreaker and a race bib numbered 27 gives a thumbs-up while running through a forest.

Organiser's Description

Phoenix Manchester's Valentine's Day event: Cardio before Cupid!

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 how 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.

Start Time:

Registration from 7.30am.
Rock up and run between 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

  • 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?

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M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

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