Saturday, April 10, 2027
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The format is a seven hour chip timed challenge in which runners decide for themselves how far to go. A single lap of the 2.91 mile riverside circuit is enough to be recorded as a finisher, and anyone who wants more simply keeps lapping within the seven hour window.
Flat, fast off road towpath along the River Mersey
Riverside circuit at Chorlton Water Park
Bespoke two sided spinning Sun Sign medal for finishers
Seven hour chip timed format with a 2.91 mile minimum lap
Monthly Sun Sign series running from April 2027 to March 2028
Qualification
Start / Finish
Race HQ at Hardy Farm, Chorlton Water Park, M21 8FE, beside the River Mersey. Runners start and finish each lap at the same point
Race HQ at Hardy Farm, Chorlton Water Park, M21 8FE. Finishers complete their final lap back at Race HQ within the seven hour limit
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Chip timing
Bespoke two sided spinning Sun Sign medal for all finishers
Virtual entries also receive the event medal
Toilets and changing rooms at Race HQ
Race brief sent one week before the event
On the day
Changing facilities
Before you enter
Other questions
Runners have seven hours to complete as many laps of the 2.91 mile riverside circuit as they choose. Completing one lap is enough to be recorded as a finisher, and anyone who wants a longer day simply keeps going until the seven hours are up.
Yes. The route follows an off road towpath beside the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park and is described as flat and fast underfoot, with no technical ground to negotiate.
No. The Cosmic Challenge runs monthly from April 2027 to March 2028, but each event in the series is entered separately, so you can pick and choose the months you want.
Yes. A race brief is provided one week before the event and is mandatory reading for all entrants.
Yes, virtual entries are available and virtual entrants receive the event medal along with everyone who runs on the day.
Stretford, Manchester, United Kingdom
Saturday, April 10, 2027
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