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Manchester

Manchester Half Marathon

Flat, closed roads with live music, from Old Trafford to Talbot Road.

Next edition

2027 · 3 Oct 2027

Where

🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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Countdown

335

days to 3 Oct 2027

Open
Distance
Half Marathon
Course
Flat
Climb
40 m
Entry
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About

The race

The Manchester Half Marathon is held on fully closed roads through Greater Manchester. Starting at the A56 Bridgewater Way near the event village at Emirates Old Trafford, the course loops through the streets of Greater Manchester before finishing on Talbot Road outside Lancashire Cricket Club. The event features cheer stations, epic live music, electrifying DJ sets and tens of thousands of supporters lining the course throughout.

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Europe · typically 12°C (53°F) on race day

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