About Trail Escape: Manchester
STUNNING PEAK DISTRICT TRAILS
This event will start and finish in Philips Park close to the Etihad Campus, which has access to the Metro.
Follow a traffic-free route along tranquil green corridors out of the city to easily reach the stunning western edge of the Peak District National Park.
After enjoying breathtaking views back towards the city, the route will then cross moorland and rolling hills, and pass through picturesque villages before re-joining the green corridor to return back into the city and the well earned finish line.
- Date: Saturday 26 June 2027
- Start: Philips Park
- Finish: Philips Park
- Distances: 25km & marathon
- Run or hike
- Price: Various pricing across the year, payment plans available
- Difficulty: 25km = Medium / Marathon = Hard
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
PRE EVENT
We'll send you all the info you need before the event in our guide. Key info to know in the meantime is:
- Race pack collection will be on Friday 25 June 2027, 4pm - 7pm or Saturday 26 June 2027 from 7am before the start at Philips Park
- Parking will be available to book soon
- Bag drop available
SUPPORTED ROUTES
On the day, have peace of mind that we will provide:
- Signed and marshalled routes
- Medical teams across the route and at the finish
- Aid stations with hydration and snacks
- Chip timing
- Professional photographers snapping your pics
- Emergency control number
- Toilets at some aid stations
- Please note : no dogs on the marathon route
THE FINISH
We'll be there until the very end for the final finisher with a big congratulations
- Recycled metal, finisher's medal
- FREE medal photo from our photographer
- Snacks, hydration
- Toilets
- Athletic Brewing alcohol-free beer
- Merchandise
- Bag collection
- Bookable return shuttles to start site
PEACE OF MIND
We can offer deferrals, transfers and more:
- Refund within 14 days of booking
- Deferral options if you can't make it
- Transfer to another city the same year if you need to
- Add-on booking insurance with third party provider at point of booking
EXTRAS
Additional options to purchase and book:
- Official merch coming soon from Pressio
- Parking at the start/finish
- Photos from Bigger Picture photography
CREATING UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
CITY VIEW
DAISY NOOK
ALPHIN PIKE
HARTSHEAD PIKE
HARTSHEAD PIKE
ALPHIN PIKE
MARATHON ROUTE MAP
The events will start and finish in Philips Park close to the Etihad Campus (Man City ground), which has access to the Metro.
RUN START : 08:00
HIKE START : 08:30
Please note that the route may be subject to some change closer to the event.
25KM ROUTE MAP
We are pleased to also offer a 25km event in Manchester that will start and finish in the same location as the marathon.
RUN START: 08:00
HIKE START 08:30
Please note that the route may be subject to some change closer to the event.
RUN OR HIKE
Choose to run or hike / walk.
The routes will suit all levels of runners and experienced walkers. (We would recommend you can walk for at least seven hours non stop before the marathon event.)
If you sign up to run, don’t worry if you need to walk some of the way - that’s encouraged so you can properly take in the beauty of where you are running! The climbing, descending and overall terrain will be challenging in places, but we assure you that slowing down to take in everything that is Trail Escape is more than acceptable.
TIMING & MEDALS
This will be a timed event but not necessarily a race.
Your goal is to enjoy running or walking on these incredible routes. Stopping to enjoy the views is strongly encouraged.
Forget the pressure of chasing PBs or worrying about split times. Trail Escape is about enjoying the environment we are taking you through on your way to getting that medal for finishing a Trail Escape marathon or 25km.
Book Your Experience
Manchester
26 June 2027
Manchester : 25km Hike/Walk EARLY BIRD
EARLY BIRD entry fee
Manchester
26 June 2027
Manchester : Marathon Run EARLY BIRD
EARLY BIRD entry fee
Manchester
26 June 2027
Manchester : Marathon Hike Walk EARLY BIRD
EARLY BIRD entry fee
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