Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 Mile May 2021

May 12, 2021

£22.00£24.00

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SKU: CTSMay21 Category:
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Event Details:

Wednesday | May 12, 2021
5/12/21 6:30 pm - 5/12/21 8:30 pm
Middleton Rd, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M25 2SW
ATTENDEES

Join us for the brand new Chase The Sun 5k, 10k & 10 Mile at Heaton Park on Wednesday 12th May 2021!

Come and join us for our first ever Chase The Sun 5k, 10k & 10 Mile in Heaton Park on Wednesday 12th May 2021.  This large park, just north of Manchester and home to a Grade 1 listed neoclassical 18th century house, is the perfect setting for a fun and frantic day out. Running on the paths within Heaton Park, this race is a great opportunity for a chip timed personal best. There will music, refreshments and a fantastic themed Heaton Park medal.

The 5k will take on 1 lap while 10k runners race around 2 laps and the 10 mile will complete race 3.5 laps.

Battle to get around the course to the finish line before the sun goes down – play it safe and fly round the 5k to finish before sunset or go for the extra challenge of the 10k or 10 Mile.

**There is a 2 hour cut off time for the 10 mile race.

Included in your entry:

Unique venue themed medal

Chip timed results

Free official event photographs

Post race goodies and refreshments

Each kilometer will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that finish line. Come and join us for a unique race you will not forget!

Good Luck with your from Team ACTIPHACTIPH Water is the UK’s first alkaline ionised bottled water with the highest pH in Europe. Through a unique ionisation process, our purified spring water is infused with a blend of electrolytes and supercharged to create a smooth and clean tasting alkaline water with a pH9+. ACTIPH is the healthy choice as you restore and maintain your natural balance, enabling you to live life to the fullest and get the most out of every day. All ACTIPH bottles are 100% recyclable and BPA free including the cap and label which makes us unique to other bottled waters and we believe gives us a clear sustainability advantage. Please remember to recycle in a recycling bin after the race. Take your hydration to a higher level and grab a bottle of ACTIPH at the finish line.

 

KIND® is more than just a name. It’s a commitment: to making snack bars that don’t compromise. Just the very best ingredients. Full of wholesome nutrients. And always packed with flavour. They have kindly donated some of their delicious bars for you all to try after your race! To find out more about KIND and their products, head to their website HERE.

 

 

ONCE YOU ENTER YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE TO COLLECT YOUR NUMBER WILL BE SENT DURING THE WEEK LEADING UP TO THE EVENT. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
  • Address

    Heaton Park
    Middleton Road
    Higher Blackley
    M25 2SW

    For sat nav use for entrances and walking times at a steady pace of 3.1km per hour (in brackets) to farm centre.

    M25 2GT: St Margaret’s Road entrance (12 mins)
    M25 2SW: Middleton Road entrance (10 mins)
    M25 2SW: Smithy Lodge entrance (12 mins)
    M25 0DL: Sheepfoot Lane entrance (12 mins)
    M25 1SS: Metrolink Entrance (14 Mins)
    M25 1JH: Grand Lodge (20 mins)
    See car park details.

    Public transport

    Metrolink offers Park and Ride car parks right across the tram network which are free to use for Metrolink customers. The Park and Rides at Bury Interchange, Radcliffe and Whitefield offer a quick and easy way to get to Heaton Park and Bowker Vale stops, both of which are within walking distance of the park. For times visit www.metrolink.co.uk.

    Heaton Park is served by the x35, 59, 90, 135, 149, 156, 164 and 484 buses. Visit www.tfgm.com/buses for more information and use the Route Explorer to plan your bus journey.
    Refreshments

    There will be water provided on every lap of the race, and at the finish line alongside water and post race goodies!

    There will be a coffee van on site and the park cafe will be open for you to grab a post race snack.

    During the race

    The race will be lead by an individual on a bike. The course is all on paths within the park. The 5k is one lap while the 10k is 2 laps. We will have marshals and signs at all crucial points.

    There will be a water station on each lap and at the finish line.

    Spectators

    The start and finish will be easily accessible for anyone wanting to come and watch the event. There is plenty of parking. Heaton Hall is beautiful and will be well worth a walk around afterwards.

    Results

    Results will be available on www.dartfordhalfmarathon.com after the race.

    Pictures

    We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be up on Facebook after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.

    For updates leading up to the race, please check out our Facebook page.

    If you’re on Instagram, follow us @RunHeaton.