Running races in Greater Manchester, England
Find running races in Greater Manchester, England. Compare 27 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include half marathons, 5K races, 10K races, marathons and 10 mile races.
Events to explore include Radcliffe AC Thirteen Arches Half Marathon, Phoenix Manchester Wings of Remembrance and Phoenix Manchester Friday Frolic.
51 listed events · 27 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
27 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Radcliffe AC Thirteen Arches Half Marathon
ENGWhitefield, Greater Manchester
Radcliffe AC Thirteen Arches Half Marathon — Whitefield, Greater Manchester.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Phoenix Manchester Wings of Remembrance
ENGOldham, Greater Manchester
Half, Marathon, 5K, 10K, 10mi, 3.3mi trail running in Oldham.
· 10K / 10mi / 3.3mi / 5K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Phoenix Manchester Friday Frolic
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Half trail running in Manchester.
· Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Last Drop 5K
ENGBolton, Greater Manchester
5K running event in Bolton.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Greater Manchester 200
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
A 200-mile route starting at Imperial War Museum North.
· 200mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Manchester MoRun
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
10K and 5K running event in Manchester.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Phoenix Manchester The Bee's Knees Run
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Half trail running in Manchester.
· Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Run Heaton Park Half Marathon — Manchester, Greater Manchester.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Phoenix Manchester Feisty & Fluffy
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Half, Marathon, 5K, 10K, 10mi trail running in Manchester.
· 10K / 10mi / 5K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →BigXmas Trail Race
ENGSale, Greater Manchester
Half, Marathon trail running in Sale.
· Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Stockport 10
ENGStockport, Greater Manchester
Stockport 10 — Stockport, Greater Manchester.
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run MediaCity 5K & 10K
ENGSalford, Greater Manchester
Run MediaCity 5K & 10K — Salford Quays.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Stockport Harriers Boxing Day 5k
ENGStockport, Greater Manchester
Road running event in STOCKPORT, listed by England Athletics.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Phoenix Manchester — Sip Sip Hurray
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Phoenix Sip Sip Hurray — Chorlton Water Park, Manchester.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Phoenix Manchester — The One That Got Away
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Phoenix The One That Got Away — Chorlton Water Park, Manchester.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — January 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — January 2027 — Heaton Park, Manchester.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Junior Race — March 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Run Heaton Park Half Marathon — Manchester.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Love to Run Manchester 5K 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Love to Run Manchester 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Heaton Park, Manchester.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Media City Half Marathon — February 2027
ENGSalford, Greater Manchester
Media City Half Marathon — Salford, Greater Manchester.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run Wigan Festival
ENGWigan, Greater Manchester
Running event in Wigan.
· 5K / HM
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗adidas Manchester Marathon
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
UK's second-largest marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Phoenix Manchester — Not the London or Manchester Marathon 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Phoenix Not the London or Manchester Marathon — Manchester.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — May 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — May 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Heaton Park, Manchester.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →AJ Bell Great Manchester Run
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
AJ Bell Great Manchester Run — Manchester city centre.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cheshire Ring Ultra 100
ENGStockport, Greater Manchester
Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 in Stockport.
· 102mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — October 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — October 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Heaton Park, Manchester.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — December 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — December 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Heaton Park, Manchester.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
10K
ENGSalford, Greater Manchester
10K
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Altrincham 10K
ENGAltrincham, Greater Manchester
Altrincham 10K — a closed-road town-centre race in Greater Manchester.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bury BID Bury 10K
ENGBury, Greater Manchester
Bury BID Bury 10K — a welcoming town-centre race incorporating the scenic Kirklees Trail.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Great Manchester Run
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Great Manchester Run
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Great Manchester Run
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Great Manchester Run
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Great Manchester Run
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Great Manchester Run
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Greater Manchester
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Manchester (17), Stockport (3), Salford (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Greater Manchester
Which running races are coming up in Greater Manchester, England?
Radcliffe AC Thirteen Arches Half Marathon is listed for 31 October 2026. Phoenix Manchester Wings of Remembrance is listed for 8 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Phoenix Manchester Friday Frolic is listed for 13 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Greater Manchester, England?
Look for half marathons, 5K races, 10K races, marathons and 10 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Greater Manchester, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.