Meet Our Local Running Club – PHOENIX RUNNING MANCHESTER..

Phoenix Running Manchester, founded by Priya and Paula, is all about helping runners of all abilities achieve their goals. Based in Chorlton, they host regular local running events of a lapped nature, complete with generous cut-offs and snacks to keep you going.

With fun themes and awesome medals, every finish line feels like a celebration. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking for a friendly, supportive run, Phoenix Running Manchester creates events where everyone can succeed.

PHOENIX – Manchester – Doughnut Dash 2026.

Get ready to sprint, stroll, or jog your way through a sweet twist on your usual race. This isn’t just any run – at our aid station, you’ll be greeted with delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts to keep your energy (and spirits) high. Whether you’re chasing a new PR or just here for the treats, Doughnut Dash is all about good vibes, great company, and glazed rewards. Let’s run for the fun of it, and for the doughnuts!

This is one of our timed events where you choose – from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course along the beautiful River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. We welcome all abilities of runners, walkers, joggers, hikers, Jeffers – complete one lap and you’re both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers’ medal.

We will have a rock up and run option, so you can start any time between 8.30-9.30 am, there is no pressure to start at a particular time. If you have any further requests on the start times, please just email us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate everyone.

Not sure on the distance? Well, the beauty of this format is that you don’t even need to decide in advance – simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.

Places will be strictly limited so don’t leave it too late to enter.

Chosen charity: Rescued Kitties Charity, Manchester

We will be donating £1 for every participant to a selected charity. (For example, if we have 100 entries, we will donate £100).

Start time : 8:30am (Registration from 7.30am, please don’t arrive before this time).

Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is trail towpath in Chorlton Water Park, and along the river. Light trail shoes or road shoes will be suitable for this path if it’s been dry. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

Toilets available at Hardy Farm.

Parking: Free parking for 75 cars in Hardy Farm on a first come basis. Public car parks available around the park and Sale Water Park. Please park sensibly and don’t block residential driveways.

https://www.evententry.co.uk/phoenix-manchester-doughnut-dash-2026

Priya and Paula

Eddie – Monday 5th January 2026. (Image and text supplied by Priya and Paula from Phoenix Manchester Run Club).