Great Manchester 10k 2026

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Great Manchester 10k 2026

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

How to Enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t miss out, enter today in three simple steps:

Step 1

Pick your charity and sign up

Simply pay a refundable holding deposit to reserve your place supporting an amazing cause.

Step 2

Set up your fundraising page

Plus activate your free realbuzz account - we’ll drop all the details in your inbox as soon as you sign up.

Step 3

Get to 75% of your fundraising target

about 2-3 months before your event, to confirm your place for race day! Reach 100% or more and we’ll refund your deposit.

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Alice Ruggles Trust

Fostering generations of young people who understand the potential risks of stalking, and what they can do about it.

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Charity

We are one of the largest specialist heart and lung centres in the UK with over 115,000 people depending on our services every year.

Mental Health Foundation

Support us to create good mental health for all

Dougie Mac

Delivering excellent, compassionate care to people approaching end of life.

St Joseph's Hospice

Help people with life-limiting illness make the most of the time they have left.

Asthma Society of Ireland

Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.

USPCA

Ending the cruelty inflicted on defenceless wildlife.

Pernicious Anaemia Society

We provide information, help and support to sufferers of Pernicious Anaemia.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

Better Lives Foundation

Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.

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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.

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Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.
It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.
Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.
There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.

Great Manchester 10k 2026

Manchester

31 May 2026

10K

Deposit

Fundraising Target