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Runs in Manchester

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Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.
  • Sun 19 Apr
  • £30
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.

  • 26.2 miles road running
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
The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £45-£55
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

AJ Bell Great Manchester Run

The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £10-£95
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon

Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 64 m ascent
  • Sun 8 Feb
  • £30-£35
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Manchester 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 21 Feb
  • £29.99-£31.99
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Abbathon 5K & 10K Fun Run

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £34
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Ultra Loop - Heaton Park

  • Ultra run
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £25-£120
Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK

Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival

  • 50K ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £50-£85
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Beyond Manchester

  • Trail run
  • Ultra run

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