Join us for an awesome day of running, fun, and frolic at Alexandra Park, Oldham, as we celebrate what would have been Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday!

Freddie Mercury famously adored cats and was a proud parent to 10 feline companions. He even wrote the song Delilah for one of them on Queen's Innuendo album and dedicated his solo album Mr. Bad Guy to his beloved cats. This event is our tribute to Freddie's legendary music, personality, and love of all things feline. 

About Alexandra Park
Dating back to the 1860s, this stunning green space in North Manchester offers a challenging yet rewarding course that will test both your legs and your lungs. Fear not though - you'll get the full Phoenix Running experience, with fantastic support, plenty of laughs, and a well-stocked aid station to keep you fuelled and hydrated every step of the way.

Course & Venue
Predominantly tarmac route within Alexandra Park
Road shoes suitable in all weather
Approx. 246 ft elevation per lap (spicy after a few laps!)
1 lap = 3.28 miles
Public toilets and café on site

Distances (run as many laps as you like)
Plot a Route GPS: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3166409

Minimum distance: 1 lap is 3.28 miles
2 laps: Just over 10K - 492 ft elevation
4 laps: Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - 984 ft elevation
8 laps: Marathon (26.2 miles) - 1,968 ft elevation
9+ laps: Ultra distance

Complete as many laps as you fancy within the time limit.

Chosen charity: RSPCA Hollingworth Lake

Event Timings
Registration opens: 7:30am
Earliest start: 8:00am (Rock Up & Run option)
Official 7-hour window: 8:30am - 3:30pm
All runners must finish by 3:30pm
Bibs collected on the day

Parking
Free public car parks around Alexandra Park
On-road parking available on Queens Road and nearby streets
Approx. 20""30 free spaces at Alexandra Park Car Park (off Kings Road)
Please check parking restrictions to avoid fines

Toilets
Two sets of public toilets inside the park
Open approximately 8:00am - 4:00pm

Rules & Eligibility
Event held under TRA and UKA rules
Participants must be 18 years or over

Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under, for more information please read our full terms & conditions available here - https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/tandc

We provide a physical running service and by entering our events you are purchasing an actual run, either by attending our events or by running the event virtually yourself. All participants in our events, both attended and virtual, will receive a free giveaway medal / memento from your run.