Overview
The city's original and best-loved running event!
In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish, with a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn – plus, some of the loudest and most enthusiastic local support seen anywhere in the UK. Go Manchester!
Highlights
Manchester's greatest
Broadcast live on the BBC with Mancunian spirit in abundance.
City centre landmarks
A flat and fast city tour with many exciting highlights including both football grounds!
Entertainment zones
Every kilometre you'll be inspired and motivated.
Incredible weekend
Including a half marathon, 10K, family events and cheering supporters!
This event is part of Great Manchester Run.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Accommodation
- Bag storage
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Showers
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Out and back
- PB
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
What's included
- Chip timing
- Event app
- Goody bag
- GPS tracking
- iTAB
- Medal
- Pre-event training sessions
- Training plan
- T-shirt
Fundraising
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising support
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.
Cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support
No one should have to face cancer alone.
- Technical t-shirt
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Pro training advice
- Training guide
- Online training zone
- Cheer squad on the day
- Post-race reception
- Refreshments
- Free massage
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£350
Free sign up
Health and Medical
The Christie
Making a real difference to cancer patients, both now and in the future.
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
FREE
Fundraise
£200
Heart
British Heart Foundation
Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer but the BHF is leading the fight against it.
- Technical t-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
- Cheer squad on the day
- Post-race reception
- Refreshments
- Free massage
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£250
Health and Medical
Diabetes UK
Know Diabetes. Fight Diabetes.
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Supporter cheer packs
- Cheer squad on the day
- Exclusive social group
- Memento
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£250
Children
NSPCC
Every childhood is worth fighting for.
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Bespoke training plan
- Pro training advice
- Cheer squad on the day
Sign up
£10
Fundraise
£250
Dementia
Alzheimer's Society
United to create a world without dementia.
- Technical t-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Training plan
- Training guide
- Dedicated contact
- Cheer squad on the day
- Exclusive social group
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£300
Health and Medical
Stroke Association
Rebuilding lives after stroke.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
- Cheer squad on the day
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£250
Entries
- Age 17 & over
- 25000 places
- Entries open
- Charity entries open
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post