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
The Matt Hampson Foundation
Supporting young people seriously injured through sport, so they can get busy living again.
Keep a Child Alive
A global movement born out of a commitment to support children facing the most challenging circumstances.
Brain Research UK
Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.
Black Country Mental Health
Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.
Amicii Dog Rescue
Rehabilitating and rehoming dogs from the UK and mainland Europe, mainly from Spain and Romania.
St Joseph's Hospice
Help people with life-limiting illness make the most of the time they have left.
Claire House Children's Hospice
Helping seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full.
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury
AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
Our dogs open up a whole new world of opportunity and possibility for autistic children.
Far Away Friends
We're connecting schools, students and teachers to transform education in rural Uganda.
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