www.manchesterhalfmarathon.com

Manchester Half Marathon

Manchester, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

calendar_today 04 Oct, 2026

About the Event

Experience Manchester transformed on Sunday, 4th October 2026. The Manchester Half Marathon doesn't just use the city's streets—it takes them over, offering a fully closed-road route pulsating with live music, DJs, and energetic cheer zones. This flat and fast course is designed for a personal best, but the real victory is the unforgettable party atmosphere that powers you from start to a finish line where a top-quality medal awaits. Join thousands and become part of a record-breaking event that turns 13.1 miles into a city-wide festival of running.

Races Offered

Half marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — —

timer

86 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Manchester.

thermostat Temperature

8.7° / 14.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.0° / 11.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

4h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

83.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:38

nightlight Sunset

18:10

About Manchester

Learn more about the host city, Manchester.

Manchester is a vibrant, post-industrial gem at the heart of North West England. The city that used to be nicknamed 'Cottonopolis' has hung up its clogs and, thanks to successive regeneration projects, is now a major centre for culture and commerce; seen by many as the capital of the north of England, and sometimes regarded as England's second city.