Great Manchester Run 10k & Half
From Great Run
Event summary
The Great Manchester Run is renowned for its electric atmosphere, featuring a high-energy soundtrack, live music, and entertainment zones that will keep your spirits high throughout the race. With enthusiastic local support cheering you on, you'll feel the true spirit of Manchester as you conquer the course. Open to runners aged 15 and over for the 10k and 17 and over for the Half Marathon, this event is perfect for both seasoned athletes and those looking to take on a new challenge. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of fitness and community!
Great Manchester Run 10k & Half
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Reviewing the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
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Alzheimer's Society
Half Marathon
Entries closed£25.00
Minimum pledge £300.00
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Alzheimer's Society
10 km
10kEntries closed£19.00
Minimum pledge £175.00
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Missing People
Missing People is a national charity that exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home, find their way back to safety. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.
Half Marathon
Entries closed£30.00
Minimum pledge £300.00
Event information
The Event Village on Peter Street, and Charity Village on Deansgate is open to everyone and features a range of activities and exhibitors for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to pop in and check out the stands. Family and Friends can wait for runners on Deansgate as they cross the finish line and exit the finish system.
The fun doesn’t stop after you cross the finish line. Head to our Apres Run Zone, at Great Northern Square, to celebrate. We’ve got a Heart Radio DJ providing club anthems.
We’re here to help you be your greatest, so before the big day you’ll get…
- Your personal run pack sent to you in the post, with your run number and timing chip
- Access to training plans to keep you on track
- Exclusive offers and competitions from our partners and sponsors
- Support and advice all the way up to event day
- Regular emails keeping you motivated and moving
- A huge supportive and inclusive social community on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to help you on your running journey
ON EVENT DAY
Other than all the good vibes, fitness and mental health benefits you’ll also get…
- Access to the free Great Run app to allow your loved ones to track your progress along the route as well as access to all event information
- Access to the Great Run information point for any last minute queries (or safety pins)
- Closed roads offering a safe running environment
- Food and drink options to refuel
- A shiny new medal, an exclusive finishers t-shirt plus a finisher’s bag filled with goodies
- Plenty of medical support all around our routes should you ever need any assistance
- A huge round of applause as you cross the finish
AFTER THE EVENT
Obviously you’ll have bragging rights for the foreseeable, but you’ll also get…
- Official event day photos available to view and purchase a couple of days after the event, so smile for the cameras!
- Your official result ready shortly after you cross the finish line
- Runners Rewards – access to special offers for participants, from our partners and sponsors as a well done.
Organiser's description
The Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event. And in true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish, with a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn – plus, some of the loudest and most enthusiastic local support we’ve seen anywhere in the UK.
Great Manchester Run entries are open to runners aged 15+ (10k) and 17+ (Half marathon) on the day of the event.
Location
Portland St, Manchester M1 4WB, UK
Great Manchester Run 10k & Half
Great Run
The Great Run Series includes over 20 run events including the Great North Run, the world’s biggest half-marathon. More than 230,000 participants of all ages and abilities take part in a Great Run event each year to set themselves challenges, run for fun, improve fitness, aim to beat their PB, or raise funds for an important cause. The events programme stretches across the UK from Glasgow to Portsmouth, offering a full range of distances from 1km Family Runs right through to a half marathon. The Great Swim Series includes the Great North Swim in the stunning Lake District, and the Great East Swim set in Alton Water in Ipswich. For over ten years Great Swim has provided thousands of swimmers with exhilarating, challenging and safe events. With swim distances ranging from 250 metres right up to a 10k, there is a distance for every age and every ability. Whether it’s your first time or you’re looking for your next adventure, get out of the pool and take the plunge with Great Swim.
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