Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 mile

Chase The Sun Heaton Park is an evening race in Manchester’s Heaton Park, with the event village located off Middleton Road in Higher Blackley. Runners can select a 5K, 10K, or 10-mile distance. Starts are staggered between 6:30pm and 7:10pm, and all distances are chip timed. Race packs are collected on the day of the event. The timing chip is attached to the bottom of the bib and must be secured to a runner's shoe before the start. The course is contained within the park, utilizing a lapped route: one lap for the 5K, two laps for the 10K, and three laps plus a short additional loop for the 10-mile race. A lead bike will precede the runners, meaning those in slower positions might be overtaken by the front of the field on later laps. Marshals and signage will be present at key points. A water station is available on each lap. Spectators can easily view the start and finish areas, and ample parking is available. Heaton Hall is also nearby for spectators to explore before the race. Finishers will receive a medal, bottled water, and post-race snacks including Love Corn, Bounce bars, bananas, and flapjacks. Participants can also use the event to fundraise for Macmillan via JustGiving.