- Sun 4 Oct 2026
09:00
Age 17 & over
£50-£98
- 13.1 miles road running + 64 m ascent
Event overview
Turn your miles into meaningful change.
Run for yourself — and for something bigger. Every step you take helps support incredible causes and makes a lasting difference in people’s lives.
Region's biggest half
The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge that takes place every October, starting and finishing by Old Trafford. It is easily the biggest half marathon in the region, with the 2025 event welcoming over 28,000 participants.
Highlights
- City roads closed for you
- Awesome live acts
- North West favourite
- Fast, flat and friendly
- Top quality medal
- Branded charity running vest
Run for charity
Many of these runners are taking part for charity. You too can join the masses of charity runners by getting a charity place in the event and supporting a cause close to your heart.
What are charity places?
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if general entries are closed or uncertain.
Benefits of running for charity
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus many extras which will elevate your event experience - see the Fundraising section.
The Manchester Half Marathon and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the Manchester Half Marathon page.
Event photos
Event video
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
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Cats Protection
For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
- Running vest
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Dedicated contact
- Exclusive social group
- Certificate
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£250
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Venue accessible
Provisional timetable
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Headphones allowed
- Marshals
- PB
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Overview
Get ready for even more charity cheer stations, epic live music, and electrifying DJ sets, all fuelled by the unmatched energy of tens of thousands of supporters lining the course (imagine loud, then double it).
The route will be officially measured by an independent body, and a certificate issued to ratify the official half marathon distance.
Map

Cut off time
3 hours.
- Entertainment
- Paid parking
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Talbot Road
Stretford
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M16 0PX
UK
Spectators
The new Manchester Half Supporter Hub is a fantastic go-to guide for watching loved ones at the much-anticipated event!
Use it to plan your day, including the best spots to watch participants; spectating tips and advice; and how to make the most of Manchester and enjoy an exciting day out.
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising support
Every year thousands of runners take part in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event and much more.
Benefits of running for charity
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Fundraising support
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.
Training support
Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champs.
Branded running kit
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.
Support on the day
When you're partway through your run and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you run past!
Post-race recovery
Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.
Exclusive social groups
You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.
Great half marathon, good for a first timer, flat and easy run, very well run, easy start and finish, baggage collection slick, good also for a seasoned runner going for a PB as the course is flat and easy to run. Good water stations, great support, nice finishers tshirt and super medal. Chris B
Wonderful race to break a PB. Nelio S
This was my first ever half marathon and I already canβt wait until next years event. It was really well organised, fantastic support from the crowds and everyone involved. Well done to all the runners on the day, roll on next year! Adam R
My first ever half marathon completed, and I all can say is it was well organised from start to finish. Definitely will be back to run this again. James S
MHM was fantastic. Great communication, great logistics. Was able to beat my personal record. Will definitely come back Dief C
This is the best run I've ever taken part in. Loads of stewards, well organised, amazing atmosphere, incredible (Beyond incredible) support from the local community, brilliant water stations, great course. Everything about it is amazing. Joel M
Absolutely spot on, really enjoyed it! David F
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Goody bag
- iTAB
- Medal
- Race photo
- Technical t-shirt
- Training plan

- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
Sustainability
- Runners can enter as a Green Runner, choosing to skip their finisher t-shirt and/or medal in favour of a donation to City of Trees, supporting local reforestation projects.
- This option helps reduce waste and the event’s environmental impact, with the cost of producing the skipped items donated directly to the charity.
- In 2024, 7% of participants (2,152 runners) chose the Green Runner option — a growing community helping make the marathon more sustainable.