Participation & Team Info

Venue

Heaton Park on a May summer's evening.

Beautiful routes for the 5.5k Run and 2km Walk

Timings

17:00     Rach and Wingman open the village from the Happy Radio stage + stretching, food and drinks

18:00     Wellbeing Walk starts (2km)

18:30     Wellbeing Run starts (5.5km)

19:00     Post event industry photos

19:30     Head to JW Lees pubs to claim your free drink (Founders Hall or Rain Bar)
  
20:45     Event Villages closes

Wellbeing Experiences

This is not just another run.

We have designed a series of unique, science-backed experiences to help your team connect, reset, and recharge. 

Start with calm focus, not nerves.
Our pre-start somatic shaking is a simple, science-backed technique to release nervous energy and begin with collective focus.

A live power-up, not a playlist.
Feel a visceral boost from live Bhangra drummers, strategically placed on the course to turn a moment of effort into pure empowerment.

Let sound waves reduce your effort.
In our 'Good Vibrations Zone' by the lake, practitioners use sound to quieten the mind and distract from physical exertion.

Shared laughter to release feel good chemicals.
Join a fun and surprising Laughing Yoga session on the 2km Walk.

Transport

Please use public transport where possible. There is a Tram station on Bury Old Road, which gives direct access to Heaton park, and a number of bus services.

Excellent public transport (Tram links and buses)

Car Parking is available but please avoid driving where possible.

Limited parking is available via Sheepfoot Lane, M8 4LZ. Use WhatThreeWords ///rival.desk.potato and follow directional signage.

- Plan your route with colleagues 

Baggage

Bags can be dropped and stored securely at the baggage tent

Come ready to run or walk as changing facilities are not available

Please collect your bags before 20:30

Food & Drink 

Food stalls and coffee shop and bar for eveyone before and after the event

Accessibility

Wheelchair participation is actively encouraged. Email info@citywellbeingseries.com for more information

If your period falls on event day, you can find tampons and pads at the information desk

Kit & Hydration

Please come prepared for the event, with suitable sports kit and footwear.

Due to the length of the course, water stations will not be in place. Please bring a full water bottle with you if possible.

Sadly we can't always rely on the weather, so make sure to bring some spare clothing with you, just in case!

Runner Numbers

You must wear your issued runner number on the day.

Do not swap, copy or change this number. Please do not give it to another colleague if you cannot attend.

If your runner number has not arrived, visit the information desks at the event village for a replacement.

Please fill in the information on the back of your runner number.

Additional Info

Event packs (your bib numbers etc) will be posted to the Team Coordinator in advance 

Any sign-ups 2-weeks prior to the event will need to collect their bib numbers from the information desk

Team branded t-shirts can be purchased to look the part

Preparation

Why not consider some of the following

Walking meetings together

Create a run club from your office, or local JW Lees pub

Walking lunches - take turns to plot a route

Get off 1 bus / tram stop early before you go to work

Have a coffee and walk in with colleagues

COLLABORATION IS AT THE HEART OF THE SERIES