Phoenix Running Manchester Dragonfly Run 2026
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 08:00
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £24.95 - £39.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Ultra, Marathon
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Event summary
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, there's an option for everyone with race distances ranging from 5km to ultra-marathon. The course is an inviting flat and fast 5.3km out-and-back trail, perfect for runners, walkers, and joggers alike. With a generous 7-hour time limit, participants can complete as many laps as they wish, making it a flexible and enjoyable experience. Plus, every entry contributes to a great cause, as £1 from each participant will be donated to the chosen charity, Glossop Cat Rescue. Don't miss out on this fantastic event—spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot early!
Phoenix Running Manchester Dragonfly Run 2026
Sat 28th February 2026
Organiser's Description
Finishers get a beautiful Dragonfly medal and there will be cake, the world-famous Phoenix aid station with all the sweet and savoury goodies, and lots of support to cheer every single one of you. We have a medal-free option for this run as well with a lower entry fee.
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: Glossop Cat Rescue
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
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.
Profile:
The overall course has no 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.
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
£39.95
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No-Medal Option: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£24.95
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 8DP Hardy Lane, Manchester, United Kingdom
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