About the 2026 Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
Grab your spot on the start line of Manchester's favourite half marathon known for its fast, flat and friendly route.
Celebrate Manchester's biggest weekend of running with this iconic half marathon through the heart of the city centre. You’ll get to soak up the best sights of this vibrant city with incredible support from the Mancunian crowd, making this an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
How to enter
- Get a CALM Charity Place: There is a £20 registration fee (Plus Run For Charity's Admin fee) and a £300 fundraising target.
- Already got your own place? We’d love to have you on our Great Manchester Run Manchester Half Marathon team, use this form to tell us about it.
How we’ll support you
Whether it’s your first time taking on the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon or you’re back for more, we’re here to make sure you have the best time. As part of Team CALM you’ll receive:
A CALM running vest or t-shirt so you look the part
Dedicated support from the Challenge Events team
Access to the CALM Running Club Facebook group
Tips and advice to help you smash your fundraising target
Event Accessibility
The Great Manchester Run welcomes runners of all abilities to take part. If you need assistance or want to chat through your accessibility needs, get in touch with the Great Manchester Run team who will be happy to help.
Got a question?
Check out our FAQs or head to the Great Manchester Run website. If you can’t find an answer there, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
