Phoenix Manchester The Bee's Knees Run

Phoenix Running Manchester

From Phoenix Running Manchester

Saturday 28th November 2026
08:30
Manchester
£41.00 · 1 race

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Bee's Knees Run, hosted by Phoenix Running Manchester on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Hardy Farm in Manchester, Lancashire, this event offers a unique and uplifting atmosphere for runners of all levels. Participants can choose their own adventure, with a minimum race distance of 2.92 miles or the chance to push their limits within the generous 7-hour time window.

Each runner will receive a handcrafted knitted bee, a delightful keepsake made by Phoenix Running legend Yvonne Meaney, along with a bespoke Phoenix medal. In addition, £2 from every entry will be donated to Yvonne's Ray's of Sunshine charity, ensuring that your participation helps spread joy to children in need. Enjoy the scenic riverside towpath terrain as you savor the well-stocked vegetarian aid station, complete with vegan and gluten-free options. With registration opening at 7:30 am and a start time between 8:30 and 10:30 am, mark your calendars for this exciting event that combines fitness, community, and charitable giving! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and create lasting memories while enjoying a flat and fast course.

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Organiser's description

The Bee's Knees Run at Phoenix Manchester

Every participant will receive a handmade knitted bee, lovingly created by Phoenix Running legend Yvonne Meaney, along with their Phoenix medal.

Plus, we'll be donating £2 from every entry to Yvonne's Ray's of Sunshine charity fundraiser.

Run, collect your keepsake, and help make a difference.

This is one of our timed events where you choose - 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: Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity

Start Time:
Registration opens: 7:30am
You can start between 8.30-10.30am
Official 7-hour window: 8:30am - 3:30pm
All runners must finish by 3:30pm

Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE

Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 2.92 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.

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M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

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