Phoenix Manchester Summer Series - Phoenix Afterglow
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £27.00 - £40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Phoenix Manchester Summer Series - Phoenix Afterglow on Saturday, August 22, 2026! Organized by Phoenix Running Manchester, this exciting event will take place at Hardy Farm in Manchester, Lancashire, along the stunning River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. As the grand finale of a vibrant summer series, participants will have the chance to earn one of three fabulous medals by completing laps on a scenic 5.3km (3.28 miles) out-and-back course.
Whether you’re a runner, jogger, walker, or hiker, this inclusive event welcomes all abilities. You can choose your distance, tackling anything from a minimum of 3.28 miles up to an ultra-marathon within the full 7-hour time limit. Enjoy the support of a well-stocked vegetarian aid station throughout the day while soaking in the lively atmosphere. Plus, for every participant, £1 will be donated to a selected charity, adding a meaningful touch to your race experience.
With registration starting at 7:30 AM and the first runners setting off at 8:00 AM, make sure to secure your spot early as places are limited. Join us for a day filled with
Whether you’re a runner, jogger, walker, or hiker, this inclusive event welcomes all abilities. You can choose your distance, tackling anything from a minimum of 3.28 miles up to an ultra-marathon within the full 7-hour time limit. Enjoy the support of a well-stocked vegetarian aid station throughout the day while soaking in the lively atmosphere. Plus, for every participant, £1 will be donated to a selected charity, adding a meaningful touch to your race experience.
With registration starting at 7:30 AM and the first runners setting off at 8:00 AM, make sure to secure your spot early as places are limited. Join us for a day filled with
Phoenix Manchester Summer Series - Phoenix Afterglow
Sat 22nd August 2026
Organiser's Description
As of 28th July, pink medals have sold out. Other colours available on the day :)
This is the third and final event in a brand-new 2026 Summer Series - and a chance to collect 3 fabulous medals!
Race 1 - Phoenix Ignite - Sat 13th June and our first birthday!
Race 2 - Phoenix Blaze - Saturday 11th July
Race 3 - Phoenix Afterglow - Saturday 22nd August
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.
Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.
Chosen charity:
We will be donating £1 for every participant to a selected charity. (For example, if we have 100 entries, we will donate £100).
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. If you'd like us to bring anything specific due to allergies, please let us know atleast 7 days in advance.
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 the third and final event in a brand-new 2026 Summer Series - and a chance to collect 3 fabulous medals!
Race 1 - Phoenix Ignite - Sat 13th June and our first birthday!
Race 2 - Phoenix Blaze - Saturday 11th July
Race 3 - Phoenix Afterglow - Saturday 22nd August
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.
Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.
Chosen charity:
We will be donating £1 for every participant to a selected charity. (For example, if we have 100 entries, we will donate £100).
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. If you'd like us to bring anything specific due to allergies, please let us know atleast 7 days in advance.
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
NOTE: Pink Medals Soldout - Other Colours Available to Select on the Day.
£40.00
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?
Course Details
Good quality trail with a small tarmac section. Flat route in a beautiful park.
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Location
M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
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