Phoenix Manchester Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £41.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Phoenix Manchester Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026! Hosted by Phoenix Running Manchester, this vibrant Halloween-themed event encourages participants to don their best animal costumes while running for a great cause. Set in the scenic Hardy Farm in Manchester, Lancashire, this charity run offers a flexible race format where you can choose to complete a minimum distance of 2.92 miles or challenge yourself to run as many laps as you can within a generous 7-hour time limit.
Join fellow runners of all abilities—walkers, joggers, and hikers are all welcome! You'll be thrilled to meet our special guest, Rhino Boy Chris, a wonderful ambassador for the cause. All profits from this event will support Save The Rhino and other local charities, making every step you take truly meaningful. Participants will enjoy a well-stocked vegetarian aid station featuring vegan and gluten-free options, ensuring everyone stays energized throughout the day. With ample parking and essential facilities like toilets and changing rooms, the Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a bespoke
Join fellow runners of all abilities—walkers, joggers, and hikers are all welcome! You'll be thrilled to meet our special guest, Rhino Boy Chris, a wonderful ambassador for the cause. All profits from this event will support Save The Rhino and other local charities, making every step you take truly meaningful. Participants will enjoy a well-stocked vegetarian aid station featuring vegan and gluten-free options, ensuring everyone stays energized throughout the day. With ample parking and essential facilities like toilets and changing rooms, the Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a bespoke
Phoenix Manchester Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run
Sat 31st October 2026
Organiser's Description
Manchester - Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run
Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run
Halloween theme, fancy dress encouraged : come dressed as an animal
We have a special guest runner for this event: Rhino Boy Chris - a lovely human and an amazing runner, who will be joining us for this event.
All profits from this event will be equally distributed between Save The Rhino and other local charities.
This is one of our timed events where you choose how many laps you want to do on the day! 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: All profits from this event to Save the Rhino and other charities.
You can start anytime between 8.30am-10.30am, we only have a finish time of 3.30pm by which time all runners should have finished their laps.
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.
Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run
Halloween theme, fancy dress encouraged : come dressed as an animal
We have a special guest runner for this event: Rhino Boy Chris - a lovely human and an amazing runner, who will be joining us for this event.
All profits from this event will be equally distributed between Save The Rhino and other local charities.
This is one of our timed events where you choose how many laps you want to do on the day! 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: All profits from this event to Save the Rhino and other charities.
You can start anytime between 8.30am-10.30am, we only have a finish time of 3.30pm by which time all runners should have finished their laps.
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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M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
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