Manchester Half Marathon
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Manchester Half Marathon : event overview
The Manchester Half is a city half marathon set for Sunday 4 October 2026. The course covers 13.1 miles on a closed-road route that passes city landmarks such as Manchester United FC. The route is described as flat with no major hills.
The event features live acts, DJs and dedicated cheer zones positioned along the course. All finishers receive a medal. Organisers run community and charity programmes; recent activity includes an expanded community fund supporting Trafford and the City of Manchester and a year in which the event raised £1.8 million for good causes.
The event publishes a route map and preparation resources and lists a range of official and associate charity partners. Public entries for 2026 are available and the organiser has noted that place allocations are limited in the current offering.
Additional event information covers press and media arrangements, elite athlete participation, accommodation options for event weekend, and partner services such as official photography and training support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
