Phoenix Running Manchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Chapter 1
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Fri 1st May 2026
- Time 08:00
- Location Oldham, Lancashire
- Price £25.00 - £39.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Whether you’re aiming for a leisurely run or a challenging race, the course offers a rewarding experience with 492 ft elevation for 10K, 984 ft for the half marathon, and 1968 ft for the full marathon. Enjoy the full Phoenix experience with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you energized. Plus, every finisher will receive a much-requested medal and help support a great cause, as £1 from every finisher goes to the chosen charity, Oldham Cats Rescue. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, so lace up your running shoes and get ready for a memorable day in beautiful surroundings!
Phoenix Running Manchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Chapter 1
Fri 1st May 2026
Organiser's Description
Could there be a better way to spend a bank holiday weekend? We don't think so - especially as we're also bringing back a much-requested medal, this time at an exciting new location.
Dating back to the 1860s, this stunning green space in North Manchester offers a challenging yet rewarding course that will test both your legs and your lungs. But fear not - you'll get the full Phoenix experience, with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you fuelled and hydrated every step of the way.
Public toilets and café on site
Distances (Run as many laps as you like!)
Plot a route GPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166409
Minimum distance: 3.28 miles
2 laps Just over 10K has 492 ft elevation
4 laps Half Marathon (13.1 miles) 984 ft elevation
8 laps Marathon (26.2 miles) 1968 ft elevation
9+ laps Ultra distance
Complete as many laps as you fancy within the time limit
Event Timings
Registration opens: 7:30am
Earliest start: 8:00am (Rock Up & Run option)
Official 7-hour window: 8:30am to 3:30pm
All runners must finish by 3:30pm
Bibs collected on the day
Chosen Charity
Oldham Cats Rescue
We donate £1 for every finisher to a selected charity at each Phoenix Manchester event.
Toilets
Two sets of public toilets inside the park
Open approximately 8am to 4pm
Rules & Eligibility
Event held under TRA and UKA rules
Participants must be 18 years or over
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
Booking for more than 1? -
No-Medal Option: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£25.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
Predominantly a tarmac route within Alexandra Park, so road shoes suitable in all weather
1 lap = 3.28 miles
Approx. 246ft elevation per lap (spicy!)
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Location
Alexandra Park, Queens Road, Oldham, OL8 2, United Kingdom
Phoenix Running Manchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Chapter 1
