Manchester Half Marathon

The Manchester Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 4 October 2026 and is staged across Manchester city streets with the Event Village located at Lancashire Cricket Club Grounds. The course is presented as a largely flat, fast route with UKA and World Athletics measurement certificates referenced; organisers note the route remains subject to change and will be confirmed nearer the event. This event attracts large fields and includes a dedicated Event Village, participant services and official partners supporting race-day delivery.

Race-day logistics include four on-course drink stations with nutrition provision noted (gels available on specific stations) plus dedicated drop zones and recycling guidance. Safety and security measures are in place, with Greater Manchester policing operations referenced, and a course cut-off policy that closes the finish three hours after the last participant crosses the start line. Entry demand is high for 2026, with priority access and charity-place routes offered alongside tiered registration options.