Manchester Road Race
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2026 Manchester Road Race
The 2026 Manchester Road Race is scheduled for November 26, 2026 in Manchester, Connecticut, with a course distance of 4.737 miles along Main Street. The event is presented as the 90th Manchester Road Race and is part of the local Thanksgiving Day sporting calendar.
The primary charitable objective for 2026 is to help neighbors access affordable shelter. Partners are referenced in event materials, including links to rebuildingmanchester.org and hfhncc.org.
The race committee describes a twinning agreement with the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 10K in Manchester, England. Under that agreement, the top two American finishers will be invited to the May 31, 2026 Great Manchester Run and the top two British finishers will be invited to the 90th Manchester Road Race on November 26, 2026.
Town officials have indicated that proposed Main Street redevelopment plans will not adversely affect the race. The Manchester Road Race Committee will review final plans and communicate with town officials and other parties to maintain the event and its role as a local tradition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
