Manchester Half Marathon Events

For all athletic abilities, the great day of running will feature both the 10k and half marathon distances.
The internationally renowned 10k will be staged for the 16th time, with the day also including a half marathon in the heart of the city.
On a special day in the sporting calendar, the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run demonstrates the spirit, determination and togetherness of the city.
From the worlds greatest distance runners to the thousands of people raising money for a host of good causes, the streets of Manchester are taken over for a running party in Manchester!

The Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run is suitable for all athletic abilities, the great day of running will feature both the 10k and half marathon distances.
The internationally renowned 10k will be staged for the 16th time, with the day also including a half marathon in the heart of the city.
On a special day in the sporting calendar, the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run demonstrates the spirit, determination and togetherness of the city.
From the worlds greatest distance runners to the thousands of people raising money for a host of good causes, the streets of Manchester are taken over for a running party in Manchester!

The inaugural running of the newest half marathon in the North West. This is a glorious trail route taking in parts of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, the former Outwood colliery in Radcliffe, Outwood Trail, Philips Park and Prestwich Clough, featuring the listed 13 Arches viaduct at the centre of Philips Park. Expect a few hills and some mud, together with plenty of points of interest on the course.

Back for a fourth year, starting from the beautiful village of Langsett situated on the edge of the Peak District national park. This is a super fast technical route.
The race will twist and wind you through some beautiful forest hard packed trails, followed by some nice climbs with a fantastic downhill to the finish. The course is fully marked and marshalled so no need for navigation.

Outlon Park has been home to many motor racing events since the 1950s and has previously hosted the British Touring Car Championship, British F3 and British Superbikes Championship. This is a unique opportunity to choose from a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon or Full Marathon and enjoy the thrill of running a brand new course and racing your way to a new chip timed personal best on this smooth traffic free tarmac motor racing circuit!

Each Mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to that chequered flag finish. Included in your entry fee is a Themed medal, event T-shirt, water and post race goodies Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!