- Manchester Half Marathon

Event Features

Closed Roads

Incredible closed-road route with exciting activations

Awesome Live Acts

From brilliant live performances, to great DJs and cheer zones all on our route

Flat & Friendly

No major hills, massive PB potential

Top Quality Medal For All

Just Revealed, Your 2024 Finisher Medal

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Event News

“I THOUGHT I WAS DESTINED TO BE OVERWEIGHT” – CATHERINE’S STORY

Manchester Half participant Catherine described feeling “powerless” to weight gain which spiralled out of control from her teenage years onwards. By her mid-forties, Catherine was…

“WE’RE SO PROUD OF OUR ‘SUPER NOAH’!” THE SABIDO FAMILY’S STORY

Nearly all parents will know that raising young children is difficult. However, for most, having one of those children go through cancer is a challenge…

WHAT TO DO 1 MONTH BEFORE A HALF MARATHON

Can you believe that the Manchester Half takes place in just one month’s time? If you’re one of the many participants taking on the 13.1…

QUICKFIRE Q&A WITH FORMER #MCRHALF CHAMPION LILY PARTRIDGE

Top UK marathon champion and PUMA athlete Lily Partridge took 1st place at the 2019 Manchester Half, in a thrilling battle at the front of…

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