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Manchester's community fireworks events are back on Saturday 7 November. 🎆

📍 Heaton Park & Hall 📍 Platt Fields Park 📍 Wythenshawe Park

Expect free family entertainment, food and drink, lantern parades, a low-impact display and a spectacular fireworks finale set to music.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/Fireworks_0Z0wN

#loadstodo

@walktheplankarts by @mcrparks_

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5 days ago

When the nights get darker, running gets harder.

For many women, winter means changing when, where and how they run- choosing better-lit routes, avoiding certain areas or missing out altogether.

But running shouldn’t come with a curfew.

Moonlit Miles is back at Platt Fields Park this October. Come and run with us, light up the park and help create a space where everyone can feel more comfortable being active after dark. The run consists of 3k loops of Platt Fields Park, do as many or as little as you want. You are also welcome to walk.

If you don’t want to run there will be a DJ, food and hot and drinks and activities to get involved with.

📍 Platt Fields Park
📅 Thursday 22 October
⏰ 6–9pm

✨ Every pace. Every runner. Everyone welcome.

Sign up via the Eventbrite link in our bio.

Let’s lift the curfew.

#MoonlitMiles #Manchester #manchesterevents #runmanchester taken in Platt Fields Park by @mcrparks_

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23 days ago

Moonlit Miles is back!✨

Join us at Platt Fields Park this October as we bring together runners, run clubs and community organisations from across Greater Manchester for an evening focused on community, connection and supporting the safety of women and girls.

This year, we’ve moved the event to October to help people access support, practical safety advice and local running communities before the darker nights really set in.

✨ 3km illuminated community run
👟 Meet local running clubs
🤝 Safety advice, support and community organisations
📅 Thursday 22 October
📍 Platt Fields Park

While the event focuses on women and girls’ safety, it is open to everyone. Creating safer spaces is something we all have a role to play in.

Are you part of a running club? We’d love to have you involved. Email amelia.lloyd@manchester.gov.uk to find out more.

🔗Register now via the link in our bio. taken in Platt Fields Park by @mcrparks_

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a month ago

MOONLIT MILES RUN WAVE HOST ANNOUNCEMENT 🏃‍♀️✨

We’re bringing Manchester’s run club scene to Moonlit Miles! 💥

For the first time, every run wave will be hosted by a different local Manchester run club 🤩

👀 Fancy finding your new running crew? Check out the clubs taking part, have a scroll through their Instagrams and pick a wave that catches your eye. Think of it as speed dating, but for run clubs!💖 You can try running with them before deciding if they’re your vibe!

Not looking to join a run club? No worries! Every wave is open to everyone, so just pick the time that works best for you.

And for our final wave… we’re going BIG! We are asking our run clubs will come together for one huge group run to finish the night in style. We’ll end at the Rosa Grindon mural for a massive group photo and a little confetti moment to celebrate another Moonlit Miles! 🎊

And remember, you’re in control of your Moonlit Miles experience. Run one wave, join them all, or skip the running altogether! There’ll be plenty happening in the event village, including two amazing food vendors (more on those very soon 👀), hot drinks, music and activities to get stuck into.

📍 Platt Fields Park
📅 Thursday 22 October, 6–9pm

It’s not too late to join us! Grab your FREE place via Eventbrite through the link in our bio. 🔗

#MoonlitMiles #ManchesterRunClubs #ManchesterRunning #RunManchester taken in Platt Fields Park by @mcrparks_

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2 days ago

Volunteer at one of Manchester’s legendary firework displays

We’re recruiting volunteers for the fireworks events at Heaton Park, Platt Fields Park and Wythenshawe Park, from 4pm until around 9.30pm on Saturday 7 November.

They will support people attending the events, ensuring that accessibility and inclusivity are at the heart of the celebrations.

If you’re interested, sign up via the MCR VIP website, and select the park you want to volunteer at.

The deadline to register is Wednesday 28 October. If you have any questions, email parksvolunteers@manchester.gov.uk by @mcrparks_

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3 days ago

Moonlit Miles Run Club Announcements 🏃‍♀

Part 3 of our run club announcements! We’re excited to welcome @withingtonbaths and @somethingmoreproductive to Moonlit Miles! 💜

First picture: Their Thursday evening social 5K sets off from Withington Baths at 7pm, bringing together a brilliant group of local runners alongside local bar Something More Productive (SMP).

Second picture: They also host a Wednesday morning Couch to 5K group, meeting at Withington Baths before heading to Old Moat Park each week, setting off at 9.15am.

We can’t wait to see them light up Platt Fields Park at Moonlit Miles! ✨

It’s not too late to sign up for Moonlit Miles!

Join us at Platt Fields Park on Thursday 22 October, 6pm–9pm for an evening of 3K run waves, food and drink, a live DJ and plenty of fun activities!
Register via the link in our bio. by @mcrparks_

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3 days ago

Still looking for runs this month? We’ve got you covered 🏃‍♀️ ➡️

🌙 Moonlit Miles – Thursday 22 October 6–9pm
Come and join us at Platt Fields Park for Moonlit Miles🏃‍♀️💜
The event aims to bring runners together, build confidence running safely as the nights get darker, and help people discover local run clubs to run with throughout winter.

✨ What to expect:
3km group runs with local run clubs
A head torch to wear upon check-in
Food vendors and hot drinks
Water refill
Toilets and a bag drop
An event village to meet local clubs and find out about upcoming runs

👕 Come along in your bird outdoors merch if you have it, along with lights, reflective clothing and light up accessories - the brighter the better!

🎟️❗️Register via Eventbrite - see @mcrparks_ for more info

Whether you fancy one relaxed 3k or want to keep going throughout the evening, it’s completely up to you.

Choose what works for you and enjoy the evening at your own pace🌙🏃‍♀️💜

🏃‍♀️🕊️isca x bird outdoors run club

📅 Sunday 25th October ⏰ Meet at 10am 📍 @iscawines 🏃‍♀️ Women-led 7km run 💨 Average pace: ~7 min/km 🤍 Everyone welcome!
☕🍰 Enjoy 10% off coffee and cake post-run!

See you there! 💚 by @mcrparks_

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3 days ago

Moonlit Miles Run Club Announcements🏃‍♀️

Part 2 of our run club announcements! We’re excited to welcome @bird.outdoors to Moonlit Miles!

"Based in the North West of England, Bird Outdoors is a community for women and non-binary folk who want to learn, explore and connect through the outdoors.

Through shared experiences, skill development and a like-minded, supportive network, we aim to inspire each other to achieve personal growth by embracing adventure together.

Bird Outdoors started in 2021 to bring together like-minded women and non-binary folk, a community united by a shared love of the outdoors.

We seemed to be meeting lots of people fed up of dragging their friends/ partners/ family members on outdoor events, so we made a space to bring them together to make new adventure pals!
Trail runs are on the first Saturday of the month - time tbc per event

7km women led collaboration with @iscawines on the last Sunday of the month at 10am

If you want to join us for other activities, we also host hiking, climbing and cycling events!

Instagram: @bird.outdoors
Email: info@birdoutdoors.com
Join our mailing list via our website
Contact us if you would like to be a part of our WhatsApp community."

It’s not too late to sign up for Moonlit Miles!

Join us at Platt Fields Park on Thursday 22 October, 6pm–9pm for an evening of 3K run waves, food and drink, a live DJ and plenty of fun activities!
Register via the link in our bio. by @mcrparks_

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3 days ago

Moonlit Miles Run Club Announcements🏃‍♀️

Part 1 of our run club announcements! We’re excited to welcome Amore Wellness MCR to Moonlit Miles!

Based in Wythenshawe, Amore Wellness is a free women-only community bringing women together through movement, friendship and new experiences.

Their run club is about much more than running. It’s a supportive, beginner-friendly space helping women build confidence, make connections and achieve their first 3K or 5K.

They’ve also launched Amore After Dark, helping women feel more confident and visible when running through the winter, making them a perfect fit for Moonlit Miles. 🌙✨

📍 Wythenshawe Forum Leisure Centre
📅 Tuesdays
⏰ Meet 6pm | Run 6:15pm
🏃‍♀️ Beginner-friendly 3K & continuous 5K

Find them on Instagram: @amorewellness_mcr

It’s not too late to sign up for Moonlit Miles!

Join us at Platt Fields Park on Thursday 22 October, 6pm–9pm for an evening of 3K run waves, food and drink, a live DJ and plenty of fun activities!

Register via eventbrite: link in our bio🔗 by @mcrparks_

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4 days ago

*APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN📢

In Wythenshawe Park’s centenary year, Live From Wythenshawe Park has announced that an incredible £84,000 has been raised for its Community Fund through this year’s concerts.

The fund supports projects across Northenden, Baguley and Brooklands, helping local initiatives focused on health and wellbeing, young people, community activity and heritage.

Since the Community Fund launched in 2023, £126,500 has now been raised, helping organisations and projects across the communities surrounding the park. 💚

And the impact goes even further. This year, four local charities and community organisations, EatWell MCR, Brighter Sound, Music Evermore and Happy Somedays, collectively raised another £8,000 at the concerts, while young musicians from Music Evermore’s Amplify Wythenshawe programme were invited behind the scenes to discover more about careers in music and live events.

📢 Applications for the 2026 Community Fund open on 12 October, with more funding available than ever before.

Local groups and organisations across Northenden, Baguley and Brooklands are encouraged to apply, and you don’t need to be a registered charity to be eligible.

Find out more and apply through Manchester City Council’s Your Neighbourhood Fund. Link in our bio. taken in Wythenshawe Park by @mcrparks_

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9 days ago

Run clubs wanted! 🏃‍♀️✨

There’s still time to host a run wave at Moonlit Miles on 22nd October, but only a few spaces remain!

Hosting your own wave is a great way to get your run club involved, meet new runners and give participants the chance to try out your club before joining- they can run with you, get a feel for your vibe and see if you’re the right fit for them! 💚

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, with clubs needing to confirm by Friday 9 October.

Interested? Get in touch today, email amelia.lloyd@manchester.gov.uk or DM us! 🌙🏃‍♀️ taken in Platt Fields Park by @mcrparks_

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13 days ago

POV: you missed the first Moonlit Miles 👀

Here’s a little taste of what went down back in January… but trust us, the next one is going to be BIGGER. 🏃‍♀️✨

📍 Platt Fields Park
📅 Thursday 22 October
⏰ 6–9pm

Expect everything you loved last time , plus a live DJ, more food & drink, more activities, more to get involved with and even more reasons to get outside after dark.

Whether you’re here to run, walk, dance, grab a bite, meet people or just soak up the atmosphere, Moonlit Miles is the place to be. 🌙💫

🎟️ Sign up via the Eventbrite link in our bio! taken in Platt Fields Park by @mcrparks_

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16 days ago