Manchester Half Marathon

The Manchester Half Marathon is a closed-road autumn race featuring a flat, fast 13.1-mile route with strong crowd support and a finish near Old Trafford.

The Manchester Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 4 October 2026 with a scheduled start time of 09.00am. The event starts and finishes at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester.

This 13.1-mile road race is designed for runners looking for a fast half marathon experience on closed roads, supported by a lively atmosphere and a well-earned finisher medal.

Key details

• Date: Sunday 4 October 2026
• Start time: 09.00am
• Location: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
• Distance: 13.1 miles road running (+64 m ascent)
• Price: £10–£95
• Age: 17+

What’s included

• Chip timing
• Drinks and goody bag
• Medal, iTAB and race photo
• Technical t-shirt and training plan

Event features

• Closed roads and traffic-free running
• Entertainment, event village and spectator support
• Water stations, distance markers and marshals
• Public transport links and venue accessibility

Charity places are available via the event’s charity places page.