🏃♀️ OFFICIAL SHAKEOUT RUN: PUMA X RUNNA
📅 Saturday 11th October
🕘 9:00 – 11:00
📍 Location: PUMA x Up & Running pop-up - Unit 4, Barton Arcade, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BH
Sign Up Here
Ease into event weekend with the official Manchester Half shakeout run, hosted by PUMA and Runna.
Expect:
- Warm up session
- 5K easy-paced community run
- Hosted by RUNNA athlete & Olympian Steph Davies & PUMA athlete Lily Partridge
- Post Run panel talk with PUMA & RUNNA athletes as well as Andrew Smith, CEO of A.S.O. UK Event Organisers of the Manchester Half – expect half marathon tips from the pros
- Post run refreshments, community hang out, giveaways & kit personalisation
Saturday 4th – Sunday 12th October
This October, we’re getting you through that last week of half marathon prep. PUMA and Up & Running are teaming up for a week of free events and community vibes that’ll leave you buzzing with that post-run high.
Whether you're chasing a PB or just chasing good vibes, this is your sign to RUN MCR!
Location of all events: PUMA x Up & Running pop-up - Unit 4, Barton Arcade, 51 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2AY
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Saturday 4th October | 12:30pm
Location: Barton Arcade, 51 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2AY
5K social run and a full day of fun 🏃♀️🏃♂️
👟 PUMA shoe trials — first come, first serve (trials open from 11:30, run starts at 12:30)
🎶 Live DJ beats
👕 T-shirt press — personalise your tee in-store – available with PUMA purchase
🍪 Post-run treats
💧 Free nutrition giveaways
📣 Boom box on the run to keep spirits high!
No sign up link, just show up!
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Monday 6th October | 6pm – 9pm
PUMA x THE RUNNING CHANNEL
Location: Barton Arcade, 51 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2AY
5K run hosted by The Running Channel, followed by an expert panel talk and the chance to personalise your race kit.
- Try the new PUMA Velocity Nitro 4s
- Panel Talk with The Running Channel hosts & last year’s Manchester Half course record holder & PUMA athlete, Lucy Reid
- Post-run refreshments, giveaways & personalisation
- DJ & community hangout
Sign-up link here
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Thursday 9th October | 6pm – 9pm
PUMA x LET’S RUN MANCHESTER
5km social run followed by breathwork session.
Community members only – please enquire via Let’s Run Manchester
💥 Why You’ll Love It
- 💸 Totally free
- 🏃♂️ All levels welcome – jog, sprint, strut, vibe
- 🎁 Exclusive PUMA giveaways
- 🧠 Runner’s High guaranteed
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Saturday 11th October | 9am – 11am
MANCHESTER HALF OFFICIAL SHAKEOUT RUN
Location: Unit 4, Barton Arcade, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BH | Powered by PUMA & Runna
The calm before the race-day storm. Ease into race weekend with an easy pace shakeout run.
Expect good vibes, expert advice, cheer sign making and plenty of pre-race motivation.
- 5K community shakeout run
- Kit personalisation station
- Cheer sign making
- Expert Q&A panel
- PUMA giveaways
- Support from elite athletes
Sign-up link here
Let’s get you race ready!
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Why You’ll Love It
- Totally free events
- All levels welcome – jog, sprint, strut, vibe
- Exclusive PUMA giveaways
- Runner’s High guaranteed
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Spots are limited. Energy is unlimited.
ℹ️ We have decided to make sign making available in the full week building up to the Manchester Half
Saturday 4th - Sunday 12th
Location: PUMA x Up & Running pop-up - Unit 4, Barton Arcade, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BH
🕛 Store hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30 am–6 pm. Sunday 11 am–5 pm