Great Manchester 10k 2026

Part of the Great Manchester Run event, your next 10k is calling.

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Great Manchester 10k 2026

2026 sold out. Enquire now for 2027

Manchester
31 May 2026
10K

Why run it?

More than 35,000 runners take on the famous AJ Bell Great Manchester Run each year. The 10km distance offers an epic city centre run with PB potential. In true Mancunian style, it’s got party vibes from start to finish, with live music and entertainment zones at every turn. Starting on Portland Street, runners will pass some of Manchester’s most iconic landmarks and soak in the incredible local support all along the route, culminating in a spectacular grandstand finish on Deansgate. Half Marathon distance also available on the same day.

What's it like to run?

Runners:

35000

Surface:

Road

Start:

11:45

Course:

Mostly flat

Temp:

5-15°C

Distance:

10K

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Amicii Dog Rescue

Rehabilitating and rehoming dogs from the UK and mainland Europe, mainly from Spain and Romania.

Keep a Child Alive

A global movement born out of a commitment to support children facing the most challenging circumstances.

Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation

Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury

Brain Research UK

Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.

Alive and Kicking

Providing ethical jobs for people from communities facing disadvantage.

Make-A-Wish UK

Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.

AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Our dogs open up a whole new world of opportunity and possibility for autistic children.

Open Door Charity

Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.

Children's Health Foundation

Children’s Health Foundation’s mission is to help provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland.