Sun 26 May 2024 Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon

Manchester's original running event famous for its city centre route, buzzing atmosphere, iconic music, entertainment zones, football stadia and great PB potential. Charity places available for 2024.

  • Sun 26 May 2024
Portland Street, Manchester

Half Marathon

08:30

£46

Age 17 & over

  • 13.1 miles road running

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