Phoenix Running Manchester The Purple Potion
From Phoenix Running Manchester
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Location Manchester, Lancashire
- Price £24.95 - £39.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Phoenix Running Manchester: The Purple Potion event on Saturday, January 31, 2026! Hosted by the passionate team at Phoenix Running Manchester, this unique race invites runners of all abilities to unlock their running potential along the scenic riverside towpath of the River Mersey in Manchester, Lancashire. Participants can choose their challenge, with distances ranging from a 5km lap to a marathon or ultra-distance, all within a generous 7-hour time limit.
Whether you’re looking to complete a single lap or push your limits, everyone is a winner at this event, receiving the fabulous bespoke ‘Phoenix Potion’ medal for their efforts. New for 2026, there’s also a medal-free entry option, so runners can enjoy the Phoenix experience without the bling. With a fully stocked aid station and plenty of refreshments available, including options for vegans and gluten-free diets, you’ll be well taken care of during your run. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a great cause—every finisher helps raise funds for Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home. Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your spot today and prepare for an unforgettable running experience!
Whether you’re looking to complete a single lap or push your limits, everyone is a winner at this event, receiving the fabulous bespoke ‘Phoenix Potion’ medal for their efforts. New for 2026, there’s also a medal-free entry option, so runners can enjoy the Phoenix experience without the bling. With a fully stocked aid station and plenty of refreshments available, including options for vegans and gluten-free diets, you’ll be well taken care of during your run. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a great cause—every finisher helps raise funds for Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home. Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your spot today and prepare for an unforgettable running experience!
Phoenix Running Manchester The Purple Potion
Sat 31st January 2026
Organiser's Description
Phoenix Running Manchester is inviting you to 'unlock your running potential' and to come and earn this epic 'Phoenix Potion' medal.
You will have an option to a potion and we will have it ready for you at the finish with your potion medal!
Options:
500ml Bottle of Lucozade
500ml Bottle of Coca Cola
Can of classic Red Bull
Can of Irn Bru
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.
New for 2026: Medal free entry. We are offering a medal free option at this event, so if you this option you will still get the same Phoenix experience but no medal or run potion.
Chosen Charity for the event: Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home
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.
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Flat and fast trail course.
Terrain:
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath.
Profile:
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.
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.
You will have an option to a potion and we will have it ready for you at the finish with your potion medal!
Options:
500ml Bottle of Lucozade
500ml Bottle of Coca Cola
Can of classic Red Bull
Can of Irn Bru
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.
New for 2026: Medal free entry. We are offering a medal free option at this event, so if you this option you will still get the same Phoenix experience but no medal or run potion.
Chosen Charity for the event: Manchester and Cheshire Dog's Home
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.
Race Distance:
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Flat and fast trail course.
Terrain:
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath.
Profile:
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.
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.
Races
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Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£39.95
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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No-Medal Option: Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£24.95
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.
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M21 8DP Hardy Lane, Manchester, United Kingdom
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