Phoenix Running - Stretford

Phoenix: Manchester - Phoenix Afterglow

Phoenix Afterglow is the third event in a 2026 Summer Series held in Manchester. The event takes place at Hardy Farm, Brookburn Road, Manchester, M21 8FE, with a multi-lap out-and-back course along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. The lap length is 5.3 km (3.28 miles). There is a full 7 hour time limit and the minimum distance is 3.28 miles. All finishers receive a bespoke finishers' medal; a new series medal will be revealed for this event.

Course, distances and event facilities

The course is off-road on a riverside towpath with very little elevation change, making it generally flat. Participants may complete as many laps as they choose to reach distance goals such as:

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

An aid station is available all day with vegetarian options, many vegan items, and some gluten-free items (examples: bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, cake, squash, cola). Participants with severe, life-threatening allergies are advised to bring their own food because cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed; specific food requests can be made at least 7 days in advance. Toilets and changing rooms are available at Race HQ. Parking is available for 75 cars at Hardy Farm and up to 100 additional spaces at Sale Water Park (about a 15 minute walk). The chosen charity is Carrington Animal Rescue; £1 will be donated per participant. Entry fees listed are £33 (affiliated) and £35 (unaffiliated). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.