Phoenix Manchester Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 08:00
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £41.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for the Phoenix Manchester Hoofs, Horns and Paws Charity Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the scenic Hardy Farm in Manchester, Lancashire! This exciting Halloween-themed event, organized by Phoenix Running Manchester, encourages participants to unleash their inner animal by dressing up in fun and creative costumes. Whether you choose to run, walk, or jog, you can select from various distances, including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or even an ultra, all set along the beautiful River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park.
This event features a special guest runner, Rhino Boy Chris, who brings an inspiring spirit to the occasion. All profits from the charity run will support Save The Rhino and other local charities, making your participation meaningful. With a relaxed atmosphere, participants can complete as many laps as they desire within the 7-hour time limit, with a minimum distance of just 3.28 miles. Enjoy a well-stocked vegetarian aid station and finish the day with a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Join us for a day of fun, community, and charity – your adventure awaits!
This event features a special guest runner, Rhino Boy Chris, who brings an inspiring spirit to the occasion. All profits from the charity run will support Save The Rhino and other local charities, making your participation meaningful. With a relaxed atmosphere, participants can complete as many laps as they desire within the 7-hour time limit, with a minimum distance of just 3.28 miles. Enjoy a well-stocked vegetarian aid station and finish the day with a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Join us for a day of fun, community, and charity – your adventure awaits!
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 - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course 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: All profits from this event to Save the Rhino and other charities.
Start Time:
Earliest start 8am. Rock up and Run 8am onwards. Registration from 7.30am. All runners should be finished by 3.30pm
Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 3.28 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 - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course 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: All profits from this event to Save the Rhino and other charities.
Start Time:
Earliest start 8am. Rock up and Run 8am onwards. Registration from 7.30am. All runners should be finished by 3.30pm
Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 3.28 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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Course Details
Good quality trail with a small tarmac section. Flat route in a beautiful park.
Can get muddy if there has been persistent rain.
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M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
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