Phoenix Running - Stretford
Stretford, United Kingdom • 24 May 2026
Event Overview
The Manchester - Mind the Lap event will take place on Sunday, 24 May 2026. The event is a timed challenge where participants can choose their own distance. They can complete as many or as few laps of a 5.3 km out-and-back course as they wish within a 7-hour time limit.
Course and Distances
The route follows a riverside towpath along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. The course is described as flat with no elevation gain or loss, making it a fast route. The terrain is off-road trail. Participants can choose to run from a minimum of 3.28 miles (one lap) up to ultra-marathon distances.
Race Information
The start time is 8:30 am. The official timed challenge window runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Parking is available at the race headquarters at Hardy Farm for 75 cars on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking is available at Sale Water Park and around Chorlton Water Park.
Facilities and Rules
Toilets and changing rooms are available at the race headquarters. Every finisher receives a bespoke finishers' medal, and there is a medal-free entry option with a lower fee. A mandatory race briefing is emailed to participants a few days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.