Phoenix Manchester 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
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Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of running and indulgence at the Phoenix Manchester Let Them Eat Cake event, organized by Phoenix Running Manchester! On Saturday, January 16th, 2027, join fellow cake lovers and fitness enthusiasts at Hardy Farm in Manchester, Lancashire, for a unique experience that combines the joy of running with the pleasure of sweet treats.
Participants can choose their race distance, whether you're up for a quick 5km, a challenging 10k, or even a marathon or ultra, with a generous 7-hour time limit to complete as many laps as you desire along the picturesque River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. Every entry includes a fabulous medal and a slice of cake or cookie to take away, with a mouthwatering selection of goodies available at the aid station, featuring delights from Finch Bakery’s cake van. This event is perfect for runners, walkers, joggers, and hikers of all abilities. So come on down, enjoy the flat and fast trail, and don't forget to treat yourself to some amazing cake—because at Phoenix Manchester, everyone is a winner!
Participants can choose their race distance, whether you're up for a quick 5km, a challenging 10k, or even a marathon or ultra, with a generous 7-hour time limit to complete as many laps as you desire along the picturesque River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. Every entry includes a fabulous medal and a slice of cake or cookie to take away, with a mouthwatering selection of goodies available at the aid station, featuring delights from Finch Bakery’s cake van. This event is perfect for runners, walkers, joggers, and hikers of all abilities. So come on down, enjoy the flat and fast trail, and don't forget to treat yourself to some amazing cake—because at Phoenix Manchester, everyone is a winner!
Phoenix Manchester 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 - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, 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 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 - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, 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 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
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