Phoenix Manchester Friday Frolic
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Fri 13th November 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £27.00 - £41.00
- 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 fun and fitness at the Phoenix Manchester Friday Frolic, hosted by Phoenix Running Manchester on Friday, November 13, 2026. This exciting event takes place at Hardy Farm, located in the scenic Chorlton Water Park along the beautiful River Mersey, and welcomes participants of all abilities—from seasoned runners to enthusiastic walkers. Choose your adventure with a flexible race format that allows you to complete as many laps as you desire within a generous 7-hour time limit. The minimum distance is just 2.92 miles, but the sky's the limit for those looking to challenge themselves!
Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with participants able to start between 8:30 and 10:30 AM. Enjoy a well-stocked vegetarian aid station featuring plenty of vegan and gluten-free options to keep you fueled throughout the event. Everyone who finishes will receive a fabulous bespoke finisher’s medal, celebrating your achievement, no matter the distance! With a flat and fast off-road trail, this is the perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors and enjoy a day of camaraderie and accomplishment. Don't miss out on this fantastic event that promises to be a highlight of your running calendar!
Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with participants able to start between 8:30 and 10:30 AM. Enjoy a well-stocked vegetarian aid station featuring plenty of vegan and gluten-free options to keep you fueled throughout the event. Everyone who finishes will receive a fabulous bespoke finisher’s medal, celebrating your achievement, no matter the distance! With a flat and fast off-road trail, this is the perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors and enjoy a day of camaraderie and accomplishment. Don't miss out on this fantastic event that promises to be a highlight of your running calendar!
Phoenix Manchester Friday Frolic
Fri 13th November 2026
Organiser's Description
Phoenix Manchester is bringing you another Friday event - at the request of our runners!
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.
Chosen charity: TBC
Start Time:
Registration opens: 7:30am
You can start between 8.30-10.30am
Official 7-hour window: 8:30am - 3:30pm
All runners must finish by 3:30pm
Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 2.92 miles miles 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 75 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.
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.
Chosen charity: TBC
Start Time:
Registration opens: 7:30am
You can start between 8.30-10.30am
Official 7-hour window: 8:30am - 3:30pm
All runners must finish by 3:30pm
Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 2.92 miles miles 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 75 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
£41.00
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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