The Manchester Half would like to invite elite athletes to take part free of charge.
The course is flat and offers a fantastic opportunity to get a very fast time. The course has been officially measured and certified by UKA and World Athletics and has the potential for some huge personal best times. 2025's results:
Elite Wheelchair Course Record: Sean Frame (00:48:24)
Female Elite Course Record: Lucy Reid (01:09:13)
Male Elite Course Record: Jack Rowe (01:02:12)
For all Elite entry enquires please get in touch with us at elites@aso-uk.com
Male:
Sub 01:07:00 half marathon or sub 00:30:00 10km
Female:
Sub 01:19:00 half marathon or sub 00:35:30 10km
Racing Wheelchairs:
Sub 01:20:00 half marathon*
*Please note, we do not currently allow hand-cycles to enter our running races. Elite wheelchair athletes who are competing for a prize trophy MUST participate in a racing wheelchair.
Male & Female:
1st, 2nd & 3rd of each gender will receive a trophy & prize money.
Prize money:
- 1st - £2,000
- 2nd - £1,000
- 3rd - £500
Racing Wheelchairs Male & Female:
1st, 2nd & 3rd will receive a trophy & prize money
- 1st - £2,000*
- 2nd - £1,000*
- 3rd - £500**

* payable if at least 3 entries per gender.
** payable if at least 6 entries per gender.
Previous Male Winners
2024: Jack Rowe | 01:02:12
2023: Jack Rowe | 01:02:40
2022: Kris Jones | 01:03:46
2021: Ciaran Lewis | 01:06:10
Previous Female Winners
2024: Lucy Reid | 01:09:13
2023: Lauren McNeil | 01:10:02
2022: Mollie Williams | 01:13:29
2021: Mollie Williams | 01:15:51