MANCHESTER | MARATHON SPECIAL

Don't get it twisted. It's not a race. We're not a club. We're not training or coaching. We 're just running. For fun. Don't mistake that vibe. The original raving and running crew and UK's healthiest night out land in the North West.

Get ready for an evening of running, music, and an unforgettable experience! Lace up your finest trainers and become part of the most electrifying running community with an extraordinary fusion of running, music, and celebration! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a music enthusiast, or simply seeking an alternative way to socialise, come along to experience running in a truly unique way!

Save the date, mark your calendars, and we'll see you at the Vibe Merchants.

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🌃 Event Highlights 🌃

👋 PerfectTed Energy Drink: Grab yourself a can of ENERGY! We're not huge on drinking but our events are LOUD. Arrive early, grab a can and soak up the pre-run electric atmosphere!

🥞ELEAT: The UK-based challenger breakfast brand taking on the nutrition-lacking, sugar-packed breakfast products currently on our supermarket shelves. We are on a mission to innovate and revolutionise your breakfast routine with convenient breakfast options that are packed with nutrition and taste great.

📍SevenBrothers TAPROOM: Located right on the around the corner from Salford Quay's waterfront with a stunning brewery and taproom bar offering a range of brilliant drinks to enjoy post run some. The home of Manchester FNL!

🏃 Spectacular Night Run | Experience Manny's vibrant energy like never before as we bop down around the Quay's with 1 set pace at 6:30min KMs keeping the group close and the energy high!

🎵 Mobile SoundSystem: Strapped to the backs of the FNL Team, our speaker systems will have you stepping it to Fright Night Light favourites as we work our way around our route. Let the music push you forward, and propel each stride as you conquer your kilometres. A perfect blend of rhythm and running.

🍻Post Run Social: At the Brewery & TapRoom!! Booooom.

🎒Bag Drop: You are welcome to leave your bag, however it is unsupervised and left totally at your own risk! 

🚽'Facilities': Loos available. Please do you 1's and 2's before you come as the queues for the toilets can get quite long!

🤳No Phones: Please do not use your phone. Please don't put your run it on social media. Don't do it for likes, don't do it for kudos. Just do it for yourself. You earned it. Enjoy your escape.

Please note, this is an outdoor event in the middle of winter. In the instance an event is cancelled due to bad weather, you will be entitled to a free ticket to an upcoming event within the next 12 weeks of the original event date. We are unable to offer refunds if the event is called off. Please do not buy tickets if you are not comfortable with this.

YOUR FNL+ TICKETS OPTIONS - FNL BUCKET HATS, FNL SOCKS AND LED LIGHTSTICKS ALL UP FOR GRABS!