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

Children in Crossfire

Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.

Dundalk Dog Rescue

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

Claire House Children's Hospice

Helping seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full.

BRACE - Dementia Research

We believe in a world free from dementia. support us now.

Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation

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

Herren Project

The Herren Project exists to help others navigate the road to recovery from addiction.

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.