Hyde Loop

Sunday 13th June 2021, 9:00:am

Group Run
Road
Queen Victoria Statue Piccadilly Gardens
Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester
M1 1LU
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We're offering two runs starting at the Queen Victoria statue in Piccadilly Gardens this Sunday:

  • a 16-mile route, heading out along the Ashton Canal, turning down the Peak Forest Canal and then returning via Hyde Road; and
  • an 11-mile route which follows the same course, leaves the canal at Audenshaw and goes through Debdale Park. (Route map)

The run will take place in accordance with current COVID-19 guidance from England Athletics.

Please sign up in advance - with your full name - using the Doodle poll links below:

Session Format

Our group runs take place every Thursday, starting at the Y Club at 6:30pm. After a quick warm up, the Captains will gather the group together for Club Notices, after which we split into sub-groups before heading off on one of our many routes.

Each group will run at a different pace and will be led by a club member, so there should always be a pace group suited to you. The number of groups is flexible depending on the number of runners down on any particular night, but we’ll generally have the following six groups:

Group 1:

  • 8 miles (13 km)
  • 7.00 min / mile (4.20 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 2:

  • 8 miles (13 km)
  • 8.00 min / mile (5.00 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 3:

  • 8 miles (13 km)
  • 8.30-9.00 min / mile (5.20-5.40 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 4:

  • 8 miles (13 km)
  • 9.30-10.00 min / mile (5.50-6.15 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 5:

  • 6 miles (10 km)
  • 10.00 min / mile (6.15 min / km) +/- 30 secs

Group 6:

  • 3 miles (5 km)
  • This group will run at whatever pace is comfortable for everyone

If you’re not sure which group to go in on your first visit, we'd advise starting off in Group 6 and try to work your way up to the next one!

Joining a Thursday Group Run

Just turn up, that's all you need. You don't have to be a member. You don't have to have run with us before. There is no cost.

Meet us outside the Y Club at 6:30pm ready to run and you will be welcome to join us!