Phoenix Manchester Cakeathon (Let them eat cake!)
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sat 16th January 2027
- Time 08:30
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £42.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to indulge in a delightful day of running and sweet treats at the Phoenix Manchester Cakeathon, hosted by Phoenix Running Manchester on Saturday, January 16th, 2027! This unique event, set along the picturesque River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park, invites cake lovers of all abilities to join in the fun. Participants can complete as many laps as they desire within a generous 7-hour time limit, with the minimum distance being just one lap. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a leisurely walker, or somewhere in between, everyone is welcome to enjoy this festive atmosphere.
As you navigate the flat, off-road trail, be sure to take advantage of the well-stocked aid station featuring an array of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to keep you energized. Plus, every participant will receive a fabulous bespoke medal and a slice of cake or cookie to take home—because at the Cakeathon, everyone is a winner! With the added excitement of Finch Bakery's cake van on-site, your taste buds are in for a treat. Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun event that promises to satisfy both your competitive spirit and your sweet tooth!
As you navigate the flat, off-road trail, be sure to take advantage of the well-stocked aid station featuring an array of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to keep you energized. Plus, every participant will receive a fabulous bespoke medal and a slice of cake or cookie to take home—because at the Cakeathon, everyone is a winner! With the added excitement of Finch Bakery's cake van on-site, your taste buds are in for a treat. Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun event that promises to satisfy both your competitive spirit and your sweet tooth!
Phoenix Manchester Cakeathon (Let them eat cake!)
Sat 16th January 2027
Organiser's Description
Calling all cake lovers - your entry includes a fabulous medal and a slice of cake/cookie to takeaway too! There will be a selection of sweet treats at the aid station as well.
We've invited Finch Bakery who will be there with their cake van! You don't want to miss out on this one, trust us - because we have tasted their goodies, and they're simply amazing.
This is one of our timed events where you choose and 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 ow 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 from 7.30am.
Rock up and run 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 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.
We've invited Finch Bakery who will be there with their cake van! You don't want to miss out on this one, trust us - because we have tasted their goodies, and they're simply amazing.
This is one of our timed events where you choose and 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 ow 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 from 7.30am.
Rock up and run 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 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
£42.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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Location
M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
Phoenix Manchester Cakeathon (Let them eat cake!)
