Great Manchester Run
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AJ Bell Great Manchester Run : 23 May 2027
The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run is a city centre road race held in Manchester offering two distance options: a 10k and a half marathon. The event page notes Earlybird entries are sold out for 2027 and a waitlist is available for further entry releases. Entry eligibility is listed as 15 years and over for the 10k and 17 years and over for the half marathon.
Both races start on Portland Street near the junction with Oxford Street and finish on Deansgate. The route passes notable local sites including Coronation Street and the Imperial War Museum. Course support includes live music and entertainment zones along the route and local spectator support. Race services include personalised race numbers, a medal and an optional finishers t shirt, a finisher’s bag, official event photos, and a free event day tracking app.
Practical information covers race pack delivery, with numbers sent about four weeks before the event and late or overseas entrants collecting at an information point. A baggage drop is provided at Exchange Hall in Manchester Central. Road closures operate in phases on event day with reopening completed by 19:00. Free training plans and event information are provided in the run up to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
