AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2027 (10K & Half Marathon)

The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run returns to Manchester for the North West’s major mass-participation running event, offering 10K and half marathon distances with live entertainment and iconic city-centre landmarks.

AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2027 takes place on Sunday 23 May 2027 in Manchester, with a choice of 10K or Half Marathon.

Tens of thousands of runners take to the streets for a city-centre route featuring famous Manchester landmarks, supported by a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones.

Key features include:

• Free Great Run Series event-day tracking app
• Free training plans and support up to event day
• Personalised run number (name printing)
• Music and entertainment along the route

Start/finish (route overview):
Start on Portland Street (near the junction with Oxford Street). Finish on Deansgate, Manchester.

Provisional timetable (23 May 2027):
08:00 Half Marathon waves start
11:45 10K waves start

Minimum age: 15+ for 10K; 17+ for half marathon (on event day).