Trail Escape | Manchester

Trail Escape | Manchester is a trail running and hiking event starting in Philips Park, offering 25km and marathon-distance routes that head out of the city into scenic countryside before returning to the finish.

Trail Escape | Manchester takes place on Saturday 27 June 2026 in Manchester, Greater Manchester. Starting and finishing in Philips Park, the event offers both running and hike/walk options over 25km or marathon distance on traffic-free green corridors and countryside trails.

Event location: Philips Park, Manchester

Entry prices: £50–£70

Races and start times

• 25km Run (Age 18+): 08.00am – £50
• Marathon Run (Age 18+): 08.00am – £70
• 25km Hike/Walk (Age 18+): 08.30am – £50
• Marathon Hike/Walk (Age 18+): 08.30am – £70

Route overview

• Start and finish in Philips Park near the Etihad Campus
• Traffic-free sections along green corridors out of the city
• Views across moorland and rolling hills with village sections
• Return to the city for the finish-line experience