Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 Mile August 2026

Join Us for Chase The Sun 5k, 10k & 10mile at Heaton Park on Wednesday 12th August 2026

Come and join us for our Chase The Sun 5k, 10k & 10 Mile event in Heaton Park on Wednesday 12th August 2026.  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 day out. Running on the paths within Heaton Park, this race is a great opportunity for a chip timed personal best. There will be music, refreshments and a fantastic themed Heaton Park medal.

The battle to get around the course to the finish line before the sun goes down.  Play it safe and fly around the 5k to finish before sunset or go for the extra challenge of the 10k or 10 mile.

Race Distance & Start Times

06:30 pm - 10 Miles

07:00 pm - 10k

07:10 pm - 5k

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Heaton Park.

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

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You can now grab your Heaton Park event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!