Sunday 9thOctober 2022
We all have our different reasons for starting running in the first place, and whilst it is fantastic to get outside and pound the pavements…
Sunday 10th October 2021 saw Europe’s 4th largest marathon event, the Therme Manchester Marathon, return to Greater Manchester in its hotly anticipated comeback following the coronavirus…
Stress is a common part of modern life due to work pressures and managing our day-to-day lives, but if left ignored it can trigger serious…
Thousands of runners came together in Manchester on Sunday 10th October 2021 for the Therme Manchester Marathon and Manchester Half, for a truly memorable (and sunny!)…
We’d like to say a huge thank you to everybody who made the 2021 Therme Manchester Marathon and Manchester Half a huge success. All of…
Many of you are running on Sunday 10th October on behalf of a cause close to your heart. A marathon or half marathon is an…
Donate your start line clothing to raise money for Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation and Sense! We know how important it is to keep…
We’ve put all the key information about the 2021 Manchester Half into our handy event guide. It is now available to read online on the…
With under five weeks to go until the 2021 Manchester Half, things are starting to get very real. This year we are offering brand new…
We’ve been busy creating some brilliant new merchandise designs for you to wear before, during and after the 2021 Manchester Half. There’s plenty to choose…
We’re delighted to show off the medal that each Manchester Half finisher will receive on Sunday 10th October… View this post on Instagram …
Every month leading up to the 2021 Manchester Half on Sunday 10th October we email our runners with the latest information. The most recent edition…
The Manchester Half returns on Sunday 10th October, and with exactly five months to go until the event, we have sent our latest newsletter to…
After an enforced absence in 2020, the Manchester Half returns on Sunday 10th October 2021. We cannot wait to welcome back runners, although capacity will…
We are delighted to announce the results of the recent public vote to determine who would receive a contribution from the Trafford Active Fund. Over…
UPDATE ON EVENTS TAKING PLACE ON SUNDAY 10TH OCTOBER The remaining public places into the 2021 Manchester Marathon and Half Marathon will be released on…
As reported last month, the Trafford Active Fund will be awarding three organisations £14,000 each to help support their vital work at a difficult time. An…
The 2021 Manchester Half is due to return later this year, taking place on Sunday 10th October. We’re excited to be back putting on incredible events, and…
This year we will be returning to our classic name of the Manchester Half (previously Tommy’s Manchester Half). We look forward to updating you on…
With KIND’s Registered Dietician Orlaith Danaher We are now considering both the health & environmental impact of foods we choose to put on our plates….
With KIND’s Registered Dietician Orlaith Danaher At KIND®, we’re keen to keep you up to date with the latest nutrition trends. Gut health has taken…
With KIND’s mental health lead, Harry As the nights draw in and temperatures fall I will be focusing on kindness, and its undeniable power to…
After careful consideration, the difficult decision has been taken to cancel the Manchester Half due to take place on Sunday 11th October. The ongoing uncertainty…
In the middle of May we promised you another update at about this time, so we wanted to give you the latest on the current situation…
On March 23rd when the UK went into lockdown we all found ourselves facing a totally foreign reality – one confined to the four walls…
Organising a major closed road event can be difficult at the best of times, but 2020 has thrown us the biggest challenges yet. We caught…
We know many of you will be wondering about the situation with the Manchester Half planned for Sunday 11th October in light of the current…
“I couldn’t have got through my pregnancy without the Rainbow Clinic” Anne and Eddie had 3 losses, including one late term termination for medical reasons,…
The fourth annual Wiggle Manchester Half took place on Sunday 13th October welcoming thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of Greater Manchester. With…
Launch entries for the 2020 Manchester Half are now available for a limited time, exclusively through our official website. Anybody who enters before Tuesday 22nd…
15,000 finishers flooded through the finish line hot (albeit slightly damp!) and fast on Sunday, and twitter wasn’t much different. Here’s our top picks from…
We wanted to say a huge thank you to everybody who made the 2019 Wiggle Manchester Half such an incredible day. Here’s a short video…
You can follow all the action from the biggest ever Wiggle Manchester Half on our dedicated live coverage page
We’re delighted to welcome a number of elite athletes this Sunday, to take part alongside 15,000 others. In the women’s race, previous GB vest wearing,…
We’ve launched our 2019 medal rewards, so our runners can save money in Manchester across the event weekend. So whether it’s axe throwing, or a…
Whether you’re taking on the challenge yourself, or supporting somebody on the day, you’ll be able to follow all the action on our official website….
Race Angels are delighted to be returning to Manchester Half Marathon on 13th October. Race Angels are a pool of runners who attend races about…
Eeek…we’re only (see time below) days away from the Wiggle Manchester Half! That means it’s about time you read your event guide. The event guide…
We’re rather proud to reveal our brand new range of official Wiggle Manchester Half merchandise, which is available right now. The range includes our special…
The Wiggle Manchester Half has teamed up with local artist Dave Draws to create a unique route map of the event. Mancunians might recognise his…
Our MCR TMI series is taking on taboo subjects in running, with a series of articles about issues we don’t believe get enough attention. This…
Chris Vaughan is a visually impaired runner and a former member of our Inclusivity Panel. We asked Chris to share some of the issues he…
The latest article in our MCR TMI series looks at 5 Challenges women training for a half marathon face (& the solutions)…. What about ‘that’…
The medal for the 2019 Wiggle Manchester Half has been revealed, and this is what all finishers will be receiving on Sunday 13th October… This…
The Wiggle Manchester Half will be offering a number of places into the 2019 event on Sunday 13th October for just £1. A draw will…
Sometimes the best way to keep going when you’re running a long distance is to know a ridiculously delicious reward is waiting for you. Well…
Our current range of Wiggle Manchester Half merchandise is now on sale, with 50% off all items. This sale is likely to be very popular,…
For the first time you’ll be able to track your training runs alongside your Wiggle Manchester Half compatriots by joining our brand new Strava group….
We are delighted to reveal a selection of our latest athletes to receive the Trafford Active Fund. The Trafford Active Fund is delivered in partnership…
The Wiggle Manchester Half is determined to welcome runners from all backgrounds. As the first in a new series of articles about inclusivity, we…
Tuesday 21st May will be your last chance to sign up for an Early Entry into the 2019 Wiggle Manchester Half, guaranteeing your place and…
After a terrific event day we took some time out this week to reflect and compile our highlights. So here are 7 things we loved…
The third annual Manchester Half took place on Sunday 14 October welcoming thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of Trafford. The skies were…
For those who can’t make it you’ll be able to watch all the action unfold through our top quality live coverage. The event will be…
With over 14,000 runners signed up to the 2018 Manchester Half, it’s set to be the biggest event yet! Here are 7 things you don’t…
All places in the 2018 Manchester Half on Sunday 14th October are now sold out, after an incredible 45% increase in entries on previous years….
There is an intriguing competition emerging in the forthcoming Manchester Half Marathon, as the event has already attracted two of the UK’s top male runners,…
We’re delighted to reveal our brand new interactive route map, giving you a chance to look at the Manchester Half course in great detail ahead…
Everybody who is joining us to take on the Manchester Half on Sunday 14 October 2018 can now get our brand new social media overlay…
We have some of the best pacers around to get you over the finish line in your desired time. Pacers run at a consistent pace…
Taking on a Half Marathon challenge can be a daunting experience, especially if you’ve not attempted one before. To help get you to the start…
With the countdown to the 2018 Manchester Half now in full swing, we’re starting to get excited about our biggest and best event yet on…
Manchester Half has seen a huge surge in entries already in 2018. Learn how you can secure your place before the event fills up here.
For many people, the prospect of running a half marathon is rather daunting, but for Patrick Barden, a 24-year-old with cerebral palsy, completing the Manchester…
Elite runner smashes Manchester Half Marathon record Scot Luke Traynor takes top prize at Manchester’s largest half marathon Luke Traynor stormed away from the field…
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