Phoenix Running Manchester Friday Frenzy
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Fri 13th February 2026
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £24.95 - £39.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Ultra, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Phoenix Running Manchester Friday Frenzy, taking place on February 13, 2026, in the vibrant city of Manchester, Lancashire! This fantastic new event is designed for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a beginner looking to enjoy the outdoors. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances ranging from 5km to ultra-marathon, all set along a picturesque 5.3km out-and-back course by the stunning River Mersey.
The Friday Frenzy is a unique timed event where you can complete as many laps as you desire within a 7-hour time limit, with the minimum distance set at just 3.28 miles. Everyone is a winner at this event, receiving a fabulous bespoke finishers' medal, and the atmosphere is all about fun and inclusivity. With an aid station stocked with goodies and vegan/gluten-free options available, you’ll be well taken care of. Plus, your participation helps support Bart's Animal Sanctuary, as Phoenix Running Manchester donates £1 for every finisher to this worthy cause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to kick off your weekend with a run—register early as places are limited!
The Friday Frenzy is a unique timed event where you can complete as many laps as you desire within a 7-hour time limit, with the minimum distance set at just 3.28 miles. Everyone is a winner at this event, receiving a fabulous bespoke finishers' medal, and the atmosphere is all about fun and inclusivity. With an aid station stocked with goodies and vegan/gluten-free options available, you’ll be well taken care of. Plus, your participation helps support Bart's Animal Sanctuary, as Phoenix Running Manchester donates £1 for every finisher to this worthy cause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to kick off your weekend with a run—register early as places are limited!
Phoenix Running Manchester Friday Frenzy
Fri 13th February 2026
Organiser's Description
Phoenix Running Manchester is inviting you to our first Friday Frenzy Run!
Not everyone can run on a weekend, so we are trialling our first Friday run and if this proves popular, we will be back with more through the year.
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. We welcome all abilities of runners - 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 time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal.
Not sure? 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.
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Chosen Charity for the event: Bart's Animal Sanctuary, Manchester
We donate £1 for every finisher to a selected charity at every event.
Earliest start: 8am (registration open from 7.30am). Bibs to be collected on the day. Rock up and run option from 8am and all runners should be finished by 3.30pm.
Aid station: We have a fully stocked aid station at all our events.
Options include bananas, pretzels, jelly sweets, biscuits, cola, etc. Vegan/Gluten Free options are available.
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Flat and fast trail course.
GPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2929359
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Light trail shoes are suitable for this course or road shoes if it's been dry in the lead up to the event.
Toilets and Changing Rooms at Race HQ
Parking: Parking for 75 cars available at Hardy Farm on a first come, first serve basis.
Other car parks in the area are Sale Water Park public car parks, around 15min walk from the start.
Participants are emailed a race briefing approx 5 days in advance of the event, this is mandatory reading for all participants.
Not everyone can run on a weekend, so we are trialling our first Friday run and if this proves popular, we will be back with more through the year.
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. We welcome all abilities of runners - 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 time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal.
Not sure? 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.
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Chosen Charity for the event: Bart's Animal Sanctuary, Manchester
We donate £1 for every finisher to a selected charity at every event.
Earliest start: 8am (registration open from 7.30am). Bibs to be collected on the day. Rock up and run option from 8am and all runners should be finished by 3.30pm.
Aid station: We have a fully stocked aid station at all our events.
Options include bananas, pretzels, jelly sweets, biscuits, cola, etc. Vegan/Gluten Free options are available.
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Flat and fast trail course.
GPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2929359
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Light trail shoes are suitable for this course or road shoes if it's been dry in the lead up to the event.
Toilets and Changing Rooms at Race HQ
Parking: Parking for 75 cars available at Hardy Farm on a first come, first serve basis.
Other car parks in the area are Sale Water Park public car parks, around 15min walk from the start.
Participants are emailed a race briefing approx 5 days in advance of the event, this is mandatory reading for all participants.
Races
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Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£39.95
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
CLOSED -
No-Medal Option: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£24.95
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
CLOSED
Course Details
Good quality trail with a small tarmac section. Flat route in a beautiful park.
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