Phoenix Running - Stretford
Stretford, United Kingdom • 28 Dec 2025
Event overview
Phoenix Running Manchester stages the Dragon's Eye Red on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Hardy Farm, Brookburn Road, Manchester (M21 8FE). Entry fees are listed as £37.95 (affiliated) and £39.95 (unaffiliated). The event offers a rock-up-and-run format that allows participants to start at a flexible time on the day. Places are limited. The event is held under TRA and UKA rules and is open only to participants aged over 18.
Course, format and logistics
The minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as a participant can run in 7 hours. The route is off-road trail towpath in Chorlton Water Park and along the river. The overall course has 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 is provided for 75 cars at Hardy Farm on a first-come basis; additional public car parks are available around the park and Sale Water Park. The chosen charity is Pennine Pen Rescue, which receives £1 per runner. All participants, including virtual entrants, receive a physical giveaway medal or memento. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.