Phoenix Running Manchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Chapter 2
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Mon 4th 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
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Phoenix Running Manchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Chapter 2! This exciting event will take place on Monday, May 4th, 2026, at the beautiful Alexandra Park in Oldham, Lancashire. As part of the Phoenix Running Manchester series, this event promises an unforgettable experience, complete with a challenging yet rewarding course set in a historic green space dating back to the 1860s.
Runners can choose from a variety of distances, starting with a minimum of 3.28 miles, up to a full marathon of 26.2 miles, with elevation gains that will get your heart racing! Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you energized. What's more, every finisher will receive the much-coveted chunky Alice in Runderland medal! Don't miss out on this opportunity to make the most of your bank holiday weekend while supporting a great cause, as Phoenix Running Manchester donates £1 for every finisher to Oldham Cats Rescue. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, challenge, and celebration!
Runners can choose from a variety of distances, starting with a minimum of 3.28 miles, up to a full marathon of 26.2 miles, with elevation gains that will get your heart racing! Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you energized. What's more, every finisher will receive the much-coveted chunky Alice in Runderland medal! Don't miss out on this opportunity to make the most of your bank holiday weekend while supporting a great cause, as Phoenix Running Manchester donates £1 for every finisher to Oldham Cats Rescue. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, challenge, and celebration!
Phoenix Running Manchester Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Chapter 2
Mon 4th May 2026
Organiser's Description
Phoenix Running Manchester is excited to welcome you to a brand-new venue at the historic and beautiful Alexandra Park, Oldham!
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 (the chunky Alice in Runderland 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.
Course & Venue
Predominantly a tarmac route within Alexandra Park, so road shoes suitable in all weather
Approx. 246ft elevation per lap (spicy!)
1 lap = 3.28 miles
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.
Parking
Free public car parks around Alexandra Park
On-road parking available on Queens Road and nearby streets
Approx. 20 to 30 free spaces at Alexandra Park Car Park (off Kings Road)
Please check parking restrictions to avoid fines
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
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 (the chunky Alice in Runderland 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.
Course & Venue
Predominantly a tarmac route within Alexandra Park, so road shoes suitable in all weather
Approx. 246ft elevation per lap (spicy!)
1 lap = 3.28 miles
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.
Parking
Free public car parks around Alexandra Park
On-road parking available on Queens Road and nearby streets
Approx. 20 to 30 free spaces at Alexandra Park Car Park (off Kings Road)
Please check parking restrictions to avoid fines
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
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
Undulating tarmac course with 248ft elevation approx per lap.
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Location
Alexandra Park, Queens Road, Oldham, OL8 2, United Kingdom
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