Phoenix Running - Stretford
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Phoenix : Manchester - Let Them Eat Cake
This is a timed running event held at Hardy Farm in Chorlton Water Park alongside the River Mersey. Participants may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour period; the minimum distance is one lap. The event offers a bespoke finishers' medal for all participants and each entry includes a takeaway slice of cake or a cookie. Finch Bakery will attend with a cake van and there will be sweet treats available at the aid station.
Distances on offer include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
The course follows an off road riverside towpath with very little elevation change, described as flat. A vegetarian aid station is available throughout the event and includes many vegan and gluten free options; examples listed by the organiser include bananas, dates, jelly sweets, crisps, cake, squash and cola. The organiser notes that participants with severe life threatening allergies should bring their own food because cross-contamination cannot be ruled out.
A race brief is sent one week before the event and is mandatory reading for participants. Toilets and changing rooms are available at Race HQ. Parking for 75 cars is available at Hardy Farm on a first come first served basis, with additional parking for up to 100 cars at Sale Water Park about a 15 minute walk away. Distance restrictions for participants aged 20 or under apply under UK Athletics rules. Chosen charity is to be confirmed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
