YOUR 2026 ELITE WINNERS | ALEX DURANT, MOLLY SMITH, NATHAN MAGUIRE & ROZ DELAP
The 2026 ASICS Manchester Half is off to a flying start, with the first champions of the day crowned after a fast and fiercely contested morning of racing across Greater Manchester.
The wheelchair races opened the morning’s action, with Nathan Maguire powering to victory in the Men’s race in a blistering time of 00:47:01. Sean Frame followed close behind to take second in 00:48:04, with Anton Shepherd completing the podium in 00:54:31. In the Women’s Wheelchair race, Roz Delap stormed across the line to take first place in 01:12:13, with Abi Hession taking second in 01:16:22.
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In the Men’s Elite race, Alex Durant clinched the Men’s Elite title in a sensational 01:02:51 after an electric sprint finish. He was pushed all the way by Omar Ahmed, who crossed the line just six seconds later in 01:02:57 to take second, with Max Milarvie completing the podium in 01:03:03.
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The Women’s Elite race delivered another thrilling contest on Manchester’s flat, fast course. Molly Smith was crowned 2026 champion in a fantastic 01:11:42, holding off Annabel Gummow in 01:12:01, with Verity Hopkins finishing third in 01:12:11.