Run Heaton Park Half Marathon
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Run Heaton Park : 12 December 2027
Run Heaton Park takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester on Sunday 12 December 2027. The event offers several distances over park paths and an accompanying juniors race.
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Junior Race
The courses run entirely on tarmac paths inside the park. The 5k route lists an elevation gain of 64 m and the organiser describes the courses as undulating and physically demanding. Water is available at the finish; the 5k course does not pass a water station.
Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, post-race goodies and a secure bag drop. Results feed into national rankings. An event village is provided with food and drink, and portable toilets are located near the start and finish.
Transport notes list multiple park entrances and pay and display parking a short walk from the start. Heaton Park is served by Metrolink with Park and Ride options at Bury Interchange, Radcliffe and Whitefield, and by buses including routes x35, 59, 90, 135, 149, 156, 164 and 484.
Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome. Dogs may not run in the races but are permitted in the event village if kept on a lead. An optional event t-shirt is available in sizes XS to XXL. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
