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MacTuffX Manchester

Name: MacTuffX Manchester
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026

Event Overview

MacTuffX Manchester is a fitness racing event scheduled for September 2026 in Manchester. The competition focuses on structured interval running formats combined with specific distances. Participants can choose between several competitive categories based on the total distance and the number of repetitions required.

Distance Formats

The event features a variety of interval-based distances and team configurations:

Solo X: Individual participants complete 10 x 400m intervals.
Solo 2X: Individual participants complete 10 x 800m intervals.
Doubles X: Teams of two complete 10 x 400m intervals together.
Doubles 2X: Teams of two complete 10 x 800m intervals together.
Relay X: Teams complete 10 x 400m intervals in a relay format.
Relay XX: Teams complete 10 x 800m intervals in a relay format.

Participation Requirements

The event follows a set of specific entry requirements for all registrations. All entrants must be aged 18 years or older on the day of the event. Registration is available for both solo competitors and groups, depending on the chosen distance category. The pricing structure varies according to the selected format, with different rates for individual entries, doubles, and relay teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Manchester

Race information

Registration

8 km

Relay Xx (10x800m)

8 km

Doubles 2x (10x800m)

8 km

Solo 2x (10x800m)

Doubles X (10x400m)

Solo X (10x400m)

Relay X (10x400m)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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