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Manchester Half Marathon
Manchester Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Manchester, England, UK. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 22,639 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Manchester, England
- Field size
- ~22,639 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Manchester, England, UK
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 22,639 runners
- Registration
- manchesterhalfmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: closed
- Start time
- 9:00 AM
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 45°F at the start, 98% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026)
About the Manchester Half Marathon
A large closed-road half marathon that starts and finishes by Old Trafford in Greater Manchester, known as a flat, fast autumn race.
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Manchester Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Manchester Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Manchester Half Marathon held?
- In Manchester, England, UK.
- What distances does the Manchester Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Manchester Half Marathon?
- About 22,639 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Manchester Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at manchesterhalfmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Manchester Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 29, 2026: closed.
- What time does the Manchester Half Marathon start?
- 9:00 AM.
- What is the course like at the Manchester Half Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Manchester Half Marathon?
- about 45°F at the start, 98% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 29, 2026).
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