Andy O’sullivan’s New Years Day Awakener 5k & 2k Junior Race

Name: Andy O’sullivan’s New Years Day Awakener 5k & 2k Junior Race
Start: 2027-01-01
End: 2027-01-01
Location: Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom

calendar_today 01 Jan, 2027

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sell £3.19 – £9.44

About the Event

Kick off 2027 with a bang at the New Year’s Day Awakener, organized by a fresh set of organizers but following the beloved route laid out by Andy O'Sullivan. This trail race is scheduled for Friday, January 1st, 2027, starting promptly at 11:30 am from the historic Red Lion Inn in Whitworth Square, Whitworth, Rochdale.
The event promises to be a lively and spirited way to embrace the new year with Andy O'Sullivan himself making an appearance. Participants will enjoy running through scenic trails that wind their way around picturesque landscapes near Greater Manchester. The race offers runners of all levels an invigorating challenge as they navigate varied terrain on this special day.
For more information or event inquiries, contact organizers at 07519 500106. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this cherished tradition that welcomes the new year with enthusiasm and exercise.
Join us for an unforgettable start to your New Year’s adventures in Whitworth Square!

Races Offered

Awakener 2k junior race

Jan 01, 2027

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Distance — 2K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

11:30

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£3.19

Andy O’Sullivan awakener 5k unaffiliated

Jan 01, 2027

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

12:00

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£9.44

Andy O’sullivan awakener 5k affiliated

Jan 01, 2027

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

12:00

sell

£8.44

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Greater Manchester.

thermostat Temperature

1.2° / 6.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

-3.2° / 2.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

3h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.3 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

88.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

09:14

nightlight Sunset

17:22

About Greater Manchester

Learn more about the host city, Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county and urban region in North West England. It was created in 1974 from the city and associated towns that had formerly been in Lancashire, plus a few lying south of the River Mersey that had been in Cheshire. The whole area was based upon the textile industry, which collapsed in the 20th century. Manchester city has been the most successful at re-inventing itself, and is now a lively modern destination. The other towns all have things to see and do. Although administratively separate these days, most locals still consider the area to be part of Lancashire, and the rivalry with Yorkshire still persists, perhaps best epitomised by the bitter rivalry between Manchester United and Leeds United football clubs.Visit Manchester tourism information.

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