Manchester Half Marathon
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
- Sun 12 Oct 2025
Manchester Half Marathon
09:00
Age 17 & over
FREE-£40
- 13.1 miles road running
Event overview
The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge that takes place every October, starting and finishing by Old Trafford. It is easily the biggest half marathon in the region, with the 2024 event welcoming over 24,000 participants. The challenge aims to truly represent all the wonderful people of Manchester, and celebrate their achievements.
Since its launch in 2016 the Manchester Half has received rave reviews from participants, thanks to its professional delivery, flat route and amazing support from crowds around the course.
The event has been licensed by England Athletics and has been approved as a Race that will be held under UK Athletics Rules for Competition.
Highlights
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Closed roads
Incredible closed-road route with exciting activations.
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Awesome live acts
From brilliant live performances to great DJs and cheer zones all along the route.
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North West favourite
Welcoming runners of all abilities.
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Fast, flat and friendly
No major hills, massive PB potential featuring a vibrant city centre section.
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Top quality medal for all
A stunning medal fit for your efforts.
Event details
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bag storage
- Entertainment
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Out and back
- PB
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
Sustainability
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
What's included
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- iTAB
- Medal
- Training plan
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
All charity places
Cancer
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Pioneering new cancer treatments to create a future beyond cancer.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training guide
- Dedicated contact
- Certificate
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£350
Disability
Mencap
Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£300
Heart
Heart Research UK
Funding pioneering medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.
- T-shirt
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£250
Entries
- Age 17 & over
- Entries not yet open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post