Phoenix Running Manchester Retro Run
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Wed 31st December 2025
- Time 08:00
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £39.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting year-end celebration at the Phoenix Running Manchester Retro Run! On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, join us in the beautiful Chorlton Water Park, Manchester, Lancashire, for a fun and flexible running experience. Organised by Phoenix Running Manchester, this event allows you to choose your distance, starting from a minimum of 3.28 miles up to as far as you can go in 7 hours. With a rock up and run option beginning at 8:00 AM (registration opens at 7:30 AM), there's no pressure to start at a specific time—just come and enjoy the run at your own pace!
This unique event not only celebrates running but also supports a great cause, with £1 from every entry donated to the Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home. Plus, participants can look forward to collecting retro medals from past events, making it a perfect opportunity to snag any you missed! With a flat and fast trail along the scenic river, the course is suitable for both light trail and road shoes. Remember, places are limited, so be sure to secure your spot early and join us for this uplifting finale to the year!
This unique event not only celebrates running but also supports a great cause, with £1 from every entry donated to the Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home. Plus, participants can look forward to collecting retro medals from past events, making it a perfect opportunity to snag any you missed! With a flat and fast trail along the scenic river, the course is suitable for both light trail and road shoes. Remember, places are limited, so be sure to secure your spot early and join us for this uplifting finale to the year!
Phoenix Running Manchester Retro Run
Wed 31st December 2025
Organiser's Description
Phoenix Running Manchester is inviting you to finish off 2025 with a retro run!
We will have medals from our 2025 events and you can a medal of your choice. So, if you missed out on a particular medal, just ask us and if it's available, we will keep it for you and it's yours!
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:
Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home
For every entry, we donate a £1 at no extra cost to you!
For example, if we get 100 entries, 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.
We will have medals from our 2025 events and you can a medal of your choice. So, if you missed out on a particular medal, just ask us and if it's available, we will keep it for you and it's yours!
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:
Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home
For every entry, we donate a £1 at no extra cost to you!
For example, if we get 100 entries, 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
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Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£39.95
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Course Details
Good quality trail with a small tarmac section. Flat route in a beautiful park.
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M21 8DP, Manchester, United Kingdom
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