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

Southern Area Hospice Services

Providing care free of charge to people who are living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

Open Door Charity

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

Live Unlimited

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

Living Life Counselling

Mental health support for those that most need it.

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.