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Runs in Greater Manchester in May 2026

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The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £45-£55
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run

The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 15 & over
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Sun 3 May
Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK

Horwich Triathlon, Multisport & Trail Runs

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Standard duathlon
  • Sprint aquathlon
  • + 5 more races
  • Sat 16 May
Bury, Greater Manchester, UK

Holcombe 10

  • 10K run
  • 10 miler

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