ABBATHON 5K & 10K Run

Manchester, United Kingdom

Saturday, February 20, 2027

Choose your distance

10K

Distance

10km

Start Time

10:30

Cutoff

2 hours 30 minutes

Terrain

Mixed

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

ABBATHON is an in-person running event at Heaton Park in Manchester on February 20, 2027, combining an ABBA tribute performance with timed 5 km and 10 km races for all ages.

Heaton Park course
Live ABBA tribute and DJ
Music guides with speakers

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Heaton Park

Finish

Heaton Park

Terrain

Park course at Heaton Park

Route

Participants may run, jog, walk or dance around the park course.

Race Day

ABBA tribute performance for at least 45 minutes before the race.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher certificate

Free event photos within 72 hours

Limited edition finisher's T-shirt available for additional £19.99

Finisher medalYes, all finishers receive a special-edition medal inspired by ABBA elements.

Finisher t-shirtA limited edition ABBATHON finisher's T-shirt is offered for an additional charge of £19.99.

Chip timingYes, races are chip timed with race bibs provided and official times issued after the event.

Race photosYes, professional photographers will capture moments and photos will be made available free within 72 hours.

Food after the finishFresh fruit

On the day

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · PaidPaid parking available at Heaton Park.

Water on courseInformation not provided.

Course markingThe course is marked and marshals are present.

Before you enter

RefundsNo refunds.

Minimum ageThe event is listed for all ages.

Other questions

Yes, music guides with speakers will be along the route, but coverage may not extend to every section. There is also a live ABBA tribute and DJ before the race.

Entry fee not listed

Check the race's registration page for pricing.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Saturday, February 20, 2027