Runs in Greater Manchester

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The perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, and ideal preparation for the spring marathon season.

Sun 22 Feb
£24-£26

Stockport, UK

Stockport Trail Half Marathon

The perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, and ideal preparation for the spring marathon season.

13.1 miles trail running

Beginner-friendly
Chip timing
Enter online
Flat
Event village
Age 17 & over

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

Trees not tees
Venue accessible
Recycling
Beginner-friendly
Entertainment
Chip timing
Flat
PB
Traffic free
Fancy dress
Urban
Sustainability policy
Relay
Age 18 & over

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

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

Families
Trees not tees
Venue accessible
Recycling
Beginner-friendly
Entertainment
Music
Event village
Urban
Sustainability policy
Public transport links
Age 15 & over

See a little of Manchester’s wild side on an inclusive and welcoming trail route or ultra with a trademark Manchester welcome, outstanding support, views and landmarks. You're going to love it.

Sat 18 Jul
£50-£85

Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Beyond Manchester

See a little of Manchester’s wild side on an inclusive and welcoming trail route or ultra with a trademark Manchester welcome, outstanding support, views and landmarks. You're going to love it.