The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
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The Manchester 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
The event is a set of road and park runs held at Heaton Park in Manchester offering the following distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
The course is undulating and is mainly on paths with one short trail section. The 5k is one lap, the 10k is two laps, and the half marathon is four laps plus an additional 1.1 km section. The route is marked and marshalled; the start will be staggered to reduce congestion on the towpaths and timing is recorded when runners cross the timing mat. Buggies are permitted and the course is described as wheelchair friendly with the caveat about the trail section.
Event services include chip on bib timing, trophies for winners, unique medals for finishers, water stations, finish line drinks and sweets, medical cover, and partner benefits including voucher points. Race packs are collected at registration on the day and bag storage is available on site but limited. Toilets and refreshments will be available within the event hub.
The event supports the charity Shelter. Fundraising for Shelter is optional and there is no minimum fundraising target. Shelter provides advice and support for people facing homelessness; in the year to March 2025 it recorded thousands of helpline and local hub contacts and millions of online visits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
