Phoenix Running Manchester Dragon's Eye Red
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sun 28th December 2025
- Time 08:00
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £39.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Phoenix Running Manchester Dragon's Eye Red event! On Sunday, December 28th, 2025, join us in the beautiful setting of Manchester, Lancashire, for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. This unique event invites runners of all levels to enjoy a flexible racing format, with a minimum distance of just 3.28 miles and the option to run for up to 7 hours. Whether you're aiming for a quick lap or planning to challenge yourself to go the distance, this is your chance to collect another stunning chunky Dragon's Eye medal!
With a relaxed "rock up and run" approach, participants can start anytime from 8:00 AM onwards, and registration opens at 7:30 AM. The scenic course features a flat and fast off-road trail through Chorlton Water Park, making it perfect for both light trail and road shoes. Plus, you can feel good about your run knowing that £1 from every entry will support the Pennine Pen Rescue charity. With limited spots available, be sure to secure your place for this fantastic event organized by Phoenix Running Manchester. Don't miss out on the excitement—book your entry today and join us for a day of running
With a relaxed "rock up and run" approach, participants can start anytime from 8:00 AM onwards, and registration opens at 7:30 AM. The scenic course features a flat and fast off-road trail through Chorlton Water Park, making it perfect for both light trail and road shoes. Plus, you can feel good about your run knowing that £1 from every entry will support the Pennine Pen Rescue charity. With limited spots available, be sure to secure your place for this fantastic event organized by Phoenix Running Manchester. Don't miss out on the excitement—book your entry today and join us for a day of running
Phoenix Running Manchester Dragon's Eye Red
Sun 28th December 2025
Organiser's Description
Phoenix Running Manchester is inviting you to join us for our Dragon's Eye Red event!
Are you ready to add to your collection of chunky Dragon's Eye medal collection? Then, get booking!
We will have a rock up and run option, so you can start any time 8.00 am onwards, there is no pressure to start at a particular time. If you have any further requests on the start times, please just email us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate everyone.
Not sure on the distance? Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and 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:
Pennine Pen Rescue, Oldham
£1 for every runner is donated at no extra cost to you. So, for example if we get 100 runners we will donate £100.
Start time : 8am (Registration from 7.30am, please don't arrive before this time).
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is trail towpath in Chorlton Water Park, and along the river. Light trail shoes or road shoes will be suitable for this path if it's been dry. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Toilets available at Hardy Farm.
Parking: Free parking for 75 cars in Hardy Farm on a first come basis.
Public car parks available around the park and Sale Water Park.
Please park sensibly and don't block residential driveways.
Are you ready to add to your collection of chunky Dragon's Eye medal collection? Then, get booking!
We will have a rock up and run option, so you can start any time 8.00 am onwards, there is no pressure to start at a particular time. If you have any further requests on the start times, please just email us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate everyone.
Not sure on the distance? Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and 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:
Pennine Pen Rescue, Oldham
£1 for every runner is donated at no extra cost to you. So, for example if we get 100 runners we will donate £100.
Start time : 8am (Registration from 7.30am, please don't arrive before this time).
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is trail towpath in Chorlton Water Park, and along the river. Light trail shoes or road shoes will be suitable for this path if it's been dry. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Toilets available at Hardy Farm.
Parking: Free parking for 75 cars in Hardy Farm on a first come basis.
Public car parks available around the park and Sale Water Park.
Please park sensibly and don't block residential driveways.
Races
-
Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£39.95
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.
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
Phoenix Running Manchester Dragon's Eye Red
