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Purple Wave 2.5k and 5k route

Event information

Start times
Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your start time. Race times are as follows:

12:20 – 5k wave 1 starts
13:30 – 2.5k starts
14:15 – 5k wave 2 starts

Location of the event
The event takes place in Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6LA. You can find the start of the race if you enter the park through the entrance off Platt Lane. The simplest way to find the location is what3words: ///plank.state.scars.

Collecting your race number
You will need to collect your race number from the information point. Don’t forget your safety pins to attach to your t-shirt.

What to wear
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. The run is all on tarmac paths, but it’s March in Manchester – so prepare for all weather conditions! Try not to bring any bags with you. There is no dedicated bag drop so please leave your valuables at home.

Parking at the event
There is no dedicated event parking, please use public transport where possible.

The route
You can view the route here. Please, watch out for uneven surfaces on the route and take extra care on the sections around the lake.

Timing your race
We will be timing the event this year and results will be available here, by the end of the week of the run.

Photography
We’ve organised for some official photographers to take pictures of the run, so please look out for these and smile for the camera – if you do not want to be included in our photos, make yourself known at the information point.

Your Purple Wave registration fee will be waived so long you reach a modest minimum fundraising target of £60 for the 10k and £100 for the half marathon (there’s no minimum fundraising target for the 2.5k or 5k). It’s our way of saying a great big ‘thank you’ for choosing to support Manchester’s cancer research.

Learn more about fundraising

Fundraising for other causes

If you are taking part in the Purple Wave and choose to fundraise for another charity, you can link your just giving page to the purple wave team. This will allow us as a team to demonstrate how much our students, staff and supporters raise for charity. Click here to go to the purple wave team page and click ‘join team’.

Whether you’re preparing for the 2.5k, 5k,10k, or half marathon, we have the training guides to suit your needs. Find the right training guide to ensure you’re ready for race day.

.Runner’s World guide for the perfect 10k and half marathon training plans.