Phoenix Running - Stretford

Stretford, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

Event overview

Phoenix Running Manchester presents the Bobble Wobble Run on Saturday 06 December 2025 at Hardy Farm, Brookburn Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 8FE. Entry fees are £37.95 (affiliated) and £39.95 (unaffiliated). The event is held under TRA and UKA rules. Participants must be over 18. UK Athletics distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under.

Finishers receive a bobble hat and a medal as part of the entry. The event supports Flock and Fluff Charity; the organiser donates £1 to the charity for every entry. The organiser offers a rock up and run option that allows flexible starts. The event is parkrun compatible; parkrun results can be counted as a lap toward overall distance.

Course, distance and facilities

The minimum distance is 3.28 miles; participants may continue beyond this distance. The route is off-road trail on the River Mersey towpath in Chorlton Water Park and along the river. The course is described as having no elevation gain or loss. Light trail shoes or road shoes are suitable if the path is dry.

Toilets are available at Hardy Farm. Free parking for 75 cars is provided at Hardy Farm on a first-come basis; public car parks are also available around the park and Sale Water Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

3 mi
Minimum Distance
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