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

Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer

Orchid is the UK’s leading charity for those affected by male cancer. For over 25 years we have been working to save men’s lives from testicular, penile and prostate cancer through a range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and a world-class research programme.

BRACE - Dementia Research

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

The Matt Hampson Foundation

Supporting young people seriously injured through sport, so they can get busy living again.

Restless Development

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

The Myton Hospices

We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.

Black Country Mental Health

Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.

Alive and Kicking

Providing ethical jobs for people from communities facing disadvantage.

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.