Great Manchester Half 2026

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

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Great Manchester Half 2026

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Manchester
31 May 2026
Half Marathon

Why run it?

More than 35,000 runners take on the famous AJ Bell Great Manchester Run each year. The half marathon distance offers an epic city centre course which is mostly flat and packed with PB potential. In true Mancunian style, it’s got unparalleled local support and good vibes from start to finish. Starting on Portland Street, runners will pass some of Manchester’s most iconic landmarks and soak in the incredible entertainment along the route, culminating in a spectacular grandstand finish on Deansgate. 10k distance also available on the same day.

What's it like to run?

Runners:

35000

Surface:

Road

Start:

08:15

Course:

Mostly flat

Temp:

5-15°C

Distance:

Half Marathon

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Mental Health Foundation

Support us to create good mental health for all

Dundalk Dog Rescue

Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.

Cancer Research Wales

Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.

Restless Development

Supporting the journey of a young person to become a leader and to multiply that leadership in their communities.

Dougie Mac

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

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association

A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.

The Gurkha Welfare Trust

The leading Gurkha charity. we provide aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.

Live Unlimited

Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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

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.