Phoenix Running - Stretford

Event summary

Manchester - Phoenix Ignite is the first race in a 2026 Summer Series, held on Saturday 13 June 2026 at Hardy Farm, Brookburn Road, Manchester, M21 8FE. Entry fees are listed as £33.00 (affiliated) and £35.00 (unaffiliated). The organiser states that all participants receive a bespoke finishers' medal and that there is an opportunity to collect medals across three events in the series: Phoenix Ignite, Phoenix Blaze, and Phoenix Afterglow. The chosen charity is Carrington Animal Rescue; the organiser will donate £1 for every participant to that charity.

Course, distances, facilities and rules

The course is an out-and-back towpath along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park with a lap of about 5.3 km (3.28 miles). The organiser lists available distances as:

• 5 km
• 10 km
• Half marathon
• Marathon
• Ultra

A minimum distance is one lap (3.28 miles). Participants may complete multiple laps up to the event time limit. The overall course has very little elevation change and is described as flat. Aid is provided at a vegetarian aid station with many vegan and gluten-free/free-from items; examples include bananas, dates, sweets, crisps, cake, squash and cola. The organiser advises people with severe allergies to bring their own food and to request special items at least 7 days in advance. Toilets and changing rooms are available at race headquarters. Parking is available for 75 cars at Hardy Farm and up to 100 additional spaces at Sale Water Park (about a 15 minute walk). Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under under UK Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.