Phoenix Manchester The Cosmic Challenge - Aries Run

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  • Date Sat 10th April 2027
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Manchester, Lancashire
  • Price £27.00 - £42.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Phoenix Manchester The Cosmic Challenge - Aries Run, taking place on Saturday, April 10, 2027, in the vibrant city of Manchester, Lancashire! Organised by Phoenix Running Manchester, this unique event invites participants to embrace their inner athlete with a 7-hour chip-timed challenge along the picturesque River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. Whether you choose to run, walk, jog, or hike, you can complete as many laps as you desire, with a minimum distance of just 2.91 miles per lap.

This isn't just any race—every finisher will receive a stunning bespoke two-sided spinning Sun Sign medal, adding a special touch to your achievement. With registration opening at 7:30 am and the race kicking off between 8:30 am and 10:30 am, there’s plenty of flexibility to join in on the fun. Plus, enjoy a well-stocked aid station featuring vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to keep you energized throughout the day. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow runners in a beautiful setting!

Phoenix Manchester The Cosmic Challenge - Aries Run

Sat 10th April 2027

A red and gold zodiac medal featuring the Aries symbol in the center, set against a starry night background with the text “The Cosmic Challenge” and “ARIES” below. A red, twelve-sided zodiac wheel with gold symbols and text for each sign arranged around a central Aries icon, labeled with dimensions of 12cm diameter and 4cm diameter. A woman in a neon green t-shirt and leopard print bike shorts jumps in the air with a wide, excited expression. Three men jogging along a park path during a race, each wearing a numbered bib. A person wearing a vest covered in a cat-face pattern over a high-visibility yellow jacket and a baseball cap with cat ears. A smiling runner with glasses and a pink and white cap, wearing a blue tank top with race bib 72, walks across a wooden bridge. A smiling person wearing a high-visibility vest and a “Phoenix Running Manchester” hoodie holds a blue tambourine in the air.

Organiser's Description

The Cosmic Challenge - Aries

Collect a bespoke two-sided spinning Sun Sign medal every month from April 2027 to March 2028! Each event is separate, so enter one, a few or all twelve.

The challenge: A 7-hour chip-timed event where you choose how many laps to do along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. Run, walk, jog, hike or Jeff. Complete one lap and you're a finisher, and everyone gets the bespoke medal.

Details

Where: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
When: Registration from 7.30am. Start anytime 8.30am-10.30am. Everyone finished by 3.30pm.
Distance: One lap minimum (2.91 miles), or as many as you can manage in 7 hours
Terrain: Flat, fast riverside towpath (off road)
Aid station: Vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options (bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, cake, squash, cola). Anyone with severe allergies should bring their own food, as cross-contamination can't be ruled out.
Facilities: Toilets and changing rooms at Race HQ
Parking: 75 spaces at Hardy Farm (first come, first served), plus 100 at Sale Water Park (15-minute walk) and public paid parking nearby
Race brief: Sent one week before the event and mandatory reading

Races

  • Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

    £42.00

    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?

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Location

M21 8DP Hardy Lane, Manchester, United Kingdom

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