Phoenix Running Manchester Sip Sip Hurray
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Mon 28th December 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £27.00 - £41.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive running experience at the Phoenix Running Manchester Sip Sip Hurray event, taking place on Monday, December 28, 2026, in the vibrant city of Manchester, Lancashire! This post-Christmas celebration invites all running enthusiasts, from beginners to seasoned athletes, to join in on the fun along the scenic River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park. Participants can choose to complete a minimum distance of 3.28 miles with the option to run as many laps as they desire within a generous 7-hour time limit. Whether you’re a runner, walker, jogger, or hiker, everyone is a winner as you’ll receive a fabulous bespoke finishers' medal that perfectly matches the festive spirit.
Organised by Phoenix Running Manchester, the event welcomes all abilities and features a well-stocked vegetarian aid station to keep you fueled throughout the day. Plus, with flexible start times from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, it's easy to fit this event into your holiday schedule. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a unique running experience while supporting the chosen charity, Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton. Mark your calendar for this exciting event, and get ready to celebrate the season with a splash of prosecco
Organised by Phoenix Running Manchester, the event welcomes all abilities and features a well-stocked vegetarian aid station to keep you fueled throughout the day. Plus, with flexible start times from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, it's easy to fit this event into your holiday schedule. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a unique running experience while supporting the chosen charity, Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton. Mark your calendar for this exciting event, and get ready to celebrate the season with a splash of prosecco
Phoenix Running Manchester Sip Sip Hurray
Mon 28th December 2026
Organiser's Description
Join us this post-Xmas festive bank holiday with a medal to match the festive season.
Calling all prosecco fans, you're not going to want to miss this medal!
This is one of our timed events where you choose - you can complete one 2.92 mile lap or as many laps as you want in the time limit along the beautiful River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. We welcome all abilities of runners, walkers, joggers, hikers, Jeffers - 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 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. Run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.
Race brief: A race brief is sent a week before the event which is mandatory reading for all participants.
Chosen charity: Destitute Animals Shelter, Bolton
Start time: "Rock up and run" when you're ready between 8.30am-10.30am. All runners should be finished by 3.30pm.
Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours.
Terrain:
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath.
Aid station: We have a well-stocked vegetarian aid station all day, with many vegan items as well as gluten free/free from items.
For example: bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, usually some form of cake, squash, full sugar cola, etc.
Allergies: If you have severe and life threatening allergies, please bring your own food, as we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination.
Profile:
The overall course has very little elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Toilets and changing rooms available at Race HQ.
Parking available for 75 cars at Hardy Farm on a first come, first serve basis.
Additional Parking for upto 100 cars is available across the river at Sale Water Park (15min walk from the start).
There is also additional public and paid parking around Chorlton Water Park.
Calling all prosecco fans, you're not going to want to miss this medal!
This is one of our timed events where you choose - you can complete one 2.92 mile lap or as many laps as you want in the time limit along the beautiful River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. We welcome all abilities of runners, walkers, joggers, hikers, Jeffers - 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 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. Run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.
Race brief: A race brief is sent a week before the event which is mandatory reading for all participants.
Chosen charity: Destitute Animals Shelter, Bolton
Start time: "Rock up and run" when you're ready between 8.30am-10.30am. All runners should be finished by 3.30pm.
Location: Hardy Farm, M21 8FE
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours.
Terrain:
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath.
Aid station: We have a well-stocked vegetarian aid station all day, with many vegan items as well as gluten free/free from items.
For example: bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, usually some form of cake, squash, full sugar cola, etc.
Allergies: If you have severe and life threatening allergies, please bring your own food, as we cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination.
Profile:
The overall course has very little elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.
Toilets and changing rooms available at Race HQ.
Parking available for 75 cars at Hardy Farm on a first come, first serve basis.
Additional Parking for upto 100 cars is available across the river at Sale Water Park (15min walk from the start).
There is also additional public and paid parking around Chorlton Water Park.
Races
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Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£41.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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No-Medal Option: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£27.00
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.
Can get muddy if there has been persistent rain.
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Location
M21 8FE Brookburn Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
Phoenix Running Manchester Sip Sip Hurray
