Phoenix Running - Bury
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Manchester - Burrs Bash
Phoenix Running Manchester and The Sunnywood Project hold a lapped running event at Burrs Country Park in Bury (BL8 1DA). The course is mostly hard packed trail and riverside trail. The event supports The Sunnywood Project, a community organisation that promotes outdoor activity and mental health.
Participants can run as many laps as they wish within a seven hour time limit. Elevation is approximately 187 ft per 3.28 miles (5.3 km). Distances based on laps are:
- 1 lap = 3.28 miles (5.3 km)
- 2 laps = 6.6 miles
- 4 laps = half marathon
- 8 laps = marathon
- 9 laps and over = ultra
Entry fees are listed as £40.00 for affiliated runners and £42.00 for unaffiliated runners; the fee includes a £2 contribution to The Sunnywood Project. The event offers a pick your own medal option and a medal free option; medals are subject to availability and the organiser can be contacted to check specific medals before booking.
A well stocked aid station will be available throughout the event with items such as crisps, pretzels, cookies, biscuits, bananas, squash, water, and more. Toilets and registration are located at The Sunnywood Hub. Plenty of public, mostly free, parking is available within Burrs Country Park. An email briefing is sent seven days in advance. Note that UK Athletics distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
