Ways to stay active during the festive break

UoM Sport are committed to the health and wellbeing of all students and staff, and so in light of the festive break we will be doing everything possible to inspire you over the holiday period to help keep you active! 

Active Manchester

Our class timetable runs until 20 December 2023, then restarts in the New Year on 2 January 2024. In the meantime, why not access our free online sessions through the UoM Sport YouTube channel over the festive season?

Get a head start and sign up for Acitve Manchester classes! Check out the timetable here and book online on the UoM Sport website.

Running and walking groups

There are still a number of ways that you can stay healthy and active. If you would like to get out for a walk or run and plan your exercise for 2024, then take a look at the resources below:

• The University group MCRstrollers
• Find out more about Ramblers
• Tap into the GM Walking Festival routes.
• Find out where you can run with RunTogether

Our facilities

You can still visit our sports facilities during the festive break. Find out more about our festive opening hours:

Armitage Centre

• 18 December – 21 December 2023 – 7 am – 10.30 pm
• 22 December – 1 January 2023 – Closed
• 2 January 2024 – 7 am – 10.30 pm – Reopens

For any further queries, please contact armitagecentre@manchester.ac.uk.

UoM Sport Office, Students’ Union

• 18 December – 21 December 2023 – 8 am – 4 pm
• 22 December – 1 January 2023 – Closed
• 2 January 2024 – 8 am – 4 pm – Reopens

For any further queries, please contact sport@manchester.ac.uk.

Manchester Aquatics Centre

• 22 December 2023 – 5.30 am –  10 pm
• 23 December 2023 – 6.00 am –  5.30  pm
• 24 December 2023 – 9.00 am –  2.00 pm
• 25 December – 26 December 2023 – Closed
• 27 December – 29 December 2023 – 8.00 am –  5.00 pm
• 30 December 2023 – 9.00 am –  4.00 pm
• 31 December 2023 – 9.00 am –  2.00 pm
• 1 January 2024 – Closed
• 2 January 2024 – 5.30 am – 10 pm – Reopens

For any further queries, please contact manchesteraquaticscentre@gll.org

BUCS Universal Gym

Students can access the Universal Gym network through BUCS Universal Gym. This allows students with a university gym membership to access facilities across the UK throughout the year.

To find out more, visit the BUCS Universal Gym site.

Festive stories

Keep an eye on our December-themed profiles to keep you inspired during the month. 
We will be showcasing some of our stars. Don’t miss out; follow us on social media.

Purplewave events for 2024

Experience the exclusive bicentenary celebrations with our remarkable Purplewave events, open to staff, students, and the broader UoM community. Among the most thrilling is the Purplewave 10k and half marathon, a highlight you won’t want to miss. Upcoming events include:

• 6 December 2023 – Santa Dash 5k, Platt Fields Park 
• 28 February 2024 – 2.5/5km Run, Platt Fields Park
• 26 May 2024 – Great Run 10k and Half Marathon

Start now and set yourself a challenge by registering here.

Support during the festive season

Sometimes we all need a little extra support, and that includes at Christmas. Remember to reach out if you need to, whether that’s to a friend, partner, counsellor or University service. 

• Students can find out more here.
• Staff can find out more here.

We would like to wish all of the UoM community a happy and healthy 2024!