Half Marathons in Manchester

AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2025

Media City Half Marathon

Run Heaton 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - March

The Manchester 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run

Hero Half Marathon

RunThrough Cheshire Half Marathon 2025

Oldham Halloween Half

Run Tatton Half Marathon - November 2025

Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Juniors May 2025

Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - October

Macclesfield Running Festival October 2025

Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - November

Wilmslow Running Festival

Celebrate all that is great about Manchester in this annual must do event. Choose from a Half Marathon or 10k course starting and finishing in the vibrant Manchester City Centre. This event will suit runners of all abilities as you are spurred on by multiple on course music zones pumping out Manchester anthems and the buzz of local supporters lining the streets. Come for an atmosphere to remember.Brought to you by the people behind the Great North Run, the world's biggest half marathon and streamed live on BBC.

Great Run

Half Marathon - Sunday - Standard Entry

10k - Sunday - Standard Entry

Catch views of Media City's most famous sights in this brand-new half marathon! This two-lapped half marathon is flat, fast and perfect for a PB. Come for the speedy track or to maybe catch a glimpse of TV's stars.

RunThrough

Half Marathon - Early Bird Half Marathon

Half Marathon + £12 Event T-Shirt - Early Bird Half Marathon + £12 T-Shirt

Group of 6 Booking - Group of 6 Booking

Race around the scenic Heaton Park in this 5k, 10k and Half Marathon event. Perfect for experienced athletes or those new to distance running, the course spans around the park and past the historic Heaton Hall. Come for the epic landscape or for the bespoke finisher's medal.

5k - Standard Entry

10k - Standard Entry

Half Marathon - Standard Entry

Group of 6 - Group of 6 Entry

Kids Race - Standard Entry

5k + Event T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry + T-Shirt

10k + Event T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry + T-Shirt

Half Marathon + Event T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry + T-Shirt

Get out into the outdoors this February with this fun event in beautiful Heaton Park in Manchester. With a range of distances, from a 5k to a half marathon, this is perfect for novice runners and experienced athletes alike. Enter for the friendly atmosphere and bespoke finisher's medal.

The Fix Events

Half Marathon  - Standard Entry

Tackle this fantastic Hero Half Marathon to see Tameside at its finest. This great mixed-rain course will ensure the course is challenging but also fun. This race is perfect for beginners or seasoned half marathoners. Participants are treated to fantastic views and a supportive atmosphere throughout.

NRHG

The fabulous Cheshire Half Marathon is back and better than ever. This fast, flat and rural route on closed roads is for all runners of all abilities. Come to run a chip timed personal best and enjoy the rural roads of Cheshire.

Half Marathon inc T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry + T-Shirt

A gruelling race, this half marathon covers a 13.1 mile run through Oldham and its many miles of countryside, pushing challengers to their limits whilst offering some of the best scenery the borough has to offer.

Oldham Active

Half Marathon - Affiliated / Oldham Active Members Entry

This Half Marathon takes place on a fun course on closed roads. Great for all runners, this race is a great opportunity to get a competitive time, set a new PB or try your luck at a new distance. Come to run through the beautiful estate, with a deer park and award-winning gardens.

Half Marathon  - Early Bird Entry

Half Marathon inc T-Shirt (+£12) - Early Bird Entry + T-Shirt

Group Booking of 6 (Half Marathon) - Group of 6 Entry

10K - Standard Entry

Juniors - Standard Entry

Group Booking 6 - Standard Entry

5k + Event T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry

10k + Event T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry

Half Marathon + Event T-Shirt (+£12) - Standard Entry

Test yourself in one of North England's largest parks in the Run Heaton 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon. Great for runners of all levels, the course explores much of the park including a loop around its small lake. Come for the picturesque environment or for the unique finisher's medal.

Group of 6  - Group of 6 Entry

Enjoy performances from local bands, a picturesque route, and cheering fans in this running festival in Macclesfield. With a range of distances on offer and closed roads, this is the perfect race for all runners whether you're going for a PB or trying out your first 5k.

Early Bird 5k - Early Bird Entry

Early Bird 5k + £12 T-shirt - Early Bird Entry

Early Bird 10k - Early Bird Entry

Early Bird 10k + £12 T-shirt - Early Bird Entry

Early Bird Half Marathon - Early Bird Entry

Early Bird Half Marathon + £12 T-shirt - Early Bird Entry

Group of 6 - Standard Entry

Finish your year strong and race through the immense green space of Heaton Park. Perfect for experienced and first-time runners alike, the course loops through the park passing the impressive 18th century house, Heaton Hall. Come for the unique finisher's medal or for the lively atmosphere.

Over the last 10 years, the Wilmslow Running Festival has raised more than £1m for great causes. Sign up today and make a difference with your entry fee! This popular event takes runners along closed country lanes to Mobberley and back to Wilmslow. The course is known for producing fast times, so come along for a good chance at a PB!

Wilmslow Running Club

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Half Marathon Events in Manchester, North West 2025-2026

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