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Fun runs in Greater Manchester

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Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
  • Sat 30 May
  • £22
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

  • Fun run 2
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3-15
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Manchester!
  • Sun 22 Nov
  • £8-£15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Manchester!

  • 1.5 km trail running
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Fancy dress
  • Age 3-12
The jolliest run of the year! A festive 4-mile fancy dress race that’s all about fun, community and getting people moving.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • £14
Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK

Santa Dash

The jolliest run of the year! A festive 4-mile fancy dress race that’s all about fun, community and getting people moving.

  • 4.18 miles trail running + 778 ft ascent
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • All ages
Flat, traffic-free and full of energy, this inclusive 3K loops scenic estate grounds, giving runners of all ages and abilities a fun, professional race-day experience.
  • Sun 14 Feb 2027
  • £12
Altrincham, Cheshire, UK

Ashley Hall 3K

Flat, traffic-free and full of energy, this inclusive 3K loops scenic estate grounds, giving runners of all ages and abilities a fun, professional race-day experience.

  • 3 km trail running + 47 m ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 5 & over
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £2.50
Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK

Marple Runners Carnival 10K Trail Race | 2K Family Fun Run

  • 2 km trail running
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • £5
Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK

Wigan 10K | Family Mile

  • 1 mile road running

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