Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race

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  • Date Sun 17th January 2027
  • Time 09:30
  • Location Manchester, Lancashire
  • Price £11.00 - £32.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

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Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race, taking place on Sunday, January 17, 2027! Organized by RunThrough Events, this vibrant race day will be held in the beautiful Heaton Park, located just north of Manchester, Lancashire. Known for its stunning open parkland and historic 18th-century house, Heaton Park provides a fantastic setting for runners of all ages and abilities.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, you can choose from a 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon distance, with a special Junior Race for the little ones starting at 12:00 PM. Enjoy a chip-timed experience with accurately marked distances and enthusiastic marshals cheering you on every step of the way. Plus, all participants will receive a unique themed medal, free race photos, and post-race goodies to celebrate your achievement. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a lively event village filled with food and drink options. Join us for a memorable day of running and community spirit at the Heaton Park race – we can’t wait to see you there!

Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race

Sun 17th January 2027

A person wearing a blue jacket, black shorts, a yellow headband, and fluorescent yellow gloves jubilantly extends their arms while running. The bib number 399 is pinned to their chest. They are in front of a large stone building with ornate architectural details.

Organiser's Description

Join us for the Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race on Sunday 17th January 2027!

Set just north of Manchester, Heaton Park offers a brilliant setting for a memorable race day. Home to a Grade I listed neoclassical 18th-century house and wide open parkland, it provides the perfect backdrop for a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon, with a Junior Race option for younger runners too.

Start Times: Half Marathon – 9:30am 10k – 10:00am 5k – 10:10am Juniors- 12:00pm

Included in the entry: Unique themed medal Free race photos Chip-timed results Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish.

We cannot wait to welcome you to the Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race. With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

Come and enjoy the day with us.

Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event

Races

  • 5k

    £28.00

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  • 10k

    £30.00

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  • Half Marathon

    £32.00

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  • Junior Race

    £11.00

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12 reviews

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Kimberley

·4 months ago

Very well organised, every single steward and staff member was so helpful and those stood around the track directing were so encouraging. This was my first 5K in a longtime and I wouldn’t recommend this as a first race back as the hills were rather steep. But will be returning after more training to beat my time!
KK
Kaloyan

·8 months ago

The only bad aspect were the toilet facilities. They are placed on a grassy and muddy area and your feet will get muddy and wet before the race. Otherwise, love the park setting and everything else went smoothly. I would not consider it the best place to set a PB as it's incredibly hilly, but it's a fun and challening route.
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Beth

·8 months ago

Really well organised and really enjoyed it. This is NOT FOR BEGINNERS though. This was my first half and the hills are absolute killers. Would definitely come back and do it again after more practice! Thanks to everyone who organised it! A really nice day out!
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Samuel

·8 months ago

Great course, very well organised and a great atmosphere. The views around heaton park are stunning I would recommend for anyone, the hills are steep but very doable, would definitely do it again
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Samantha

·a year ago

Lovely location, staff were friendly but I wouldn’t recommend this for a first half marathon.. the hills were quite steep.
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Neno

·a year ago

On my point of view it was very good organised event. It was having everything that you need. The park has few hills but is OK. If I can do it, everyone can.
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Karen

·a year ago

Lovely park, very steep hills so maybe not suitable for your first race. The members of the public got in the way a lot and had to shout at times to be let through groups blocking entire path! Warm up was very brief, helpers were friendly! Lovely Irish woman very encouraging but the rest lacked much enthusiasm for runners
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Teresa

·a year ago

I did the half marathon at Heaton park and for my 1st attempt at a half marathon was not the best idea doing it here. The run up was fine, I got my bib in good time. There were clear instructions on the email and the price was good. However I was not prepared for the inclines this run has. I did some incline training however nothing prepared me for these inclines. There is one killer incline, and you get to do it 4 times! Unfortunately it rained too. By the time I walked from the car park to the event area, my feet were wet. I did bring some spare socks, however decided not to change straight away and do it at some point. Due the rain, there were huge puddles. If you have little legs like I do, you have no option to run through it, and not over it. This puddle was there to meet you every 4 laps which just added more pain to get through. Apart from the above, the race was well organised and staffed. There was plenty of water being held out and volunteers to cheer you on and shake their tamparine. If this is your first half marathon, I would avoid and go for a flat run like Manchester half or the one in September. However if you fancy a really tough one, go for this.
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Mantas

·a year ago

Some parts of course was very slippery. No grit at all, seen few runners falling and injury.
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Ben

·a year ago

A well organised race but not great for a first time half marathon as the course is hillier than I was expecting.
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Alan

·2 years ago

great atmosphere , well organised and staff all friendly and helpful
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Paulo

·2 years ago

As my 1st 10K run I really enjoyed the experience . It's definitely not the easiest course to do there are a lot of hills and in some parts muddy terrain so it's not flat so probably not the ideal for a 1st 10k but I wanted to challenge myself which was the point. Some more guidance would be appreciated before the race starts as I arrived in Heaton park not really knowing where I had to go instead I had to follow other racers to find out where I was supposed to go to store my bags and to check in so more signs or clear visible volunteers would of made the experience better in my opinion additionally having an option to receive or buy a t shirt saying you completed the couse alongside the medal would be something that would also been great to have. During the race there were no issues on where I had it was very clear signs and often there were plenty of staff and people cheering the racers which made the experience memorable.
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Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Manchester, M9 0, United Kingdom

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