Road 5k races in Greater Manchester, England
Find road 5k races in Greater Manchester, England. Compare 11 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Manchester MoRun, Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon and Run MediaCity 5K & 10K.
15 listed events · 11 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5k races
11 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Manchester MoRun
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
10K and 5K running event in Manchester.
· 5K · 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.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Run MediaCity 5K & 10K
ENGSalford, Greater Manchester
Run MediaCity 5K & 10K — Salford Quays.
· 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 →Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — January 2027
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — January 2027 — Heaton Park, Manchester.
· 5K
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 ↗Run Wigan Festival
ENGWigan, Greater Manchester
Running event in Wigan.
· 5K
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.
· 5K
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.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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.
Race for LandAid North West 5K & 10K
ENGSalford, Greater Manchester
Race for LandAid North West — evening 5K and 10K charity runs at MediaCity.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — October
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Run Heaton Park — chip-timed races on park paths around Manchester's largest park.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Run MediaCity 5K & 10K September
ENGSalford, Greater Manchester
Run MediaCity — fast evening 5K and 10K circuits around Salford's waterfront media district.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Styles-Athon 5K & 10K
ENGManchester, Greater Manchester
Styles-Athon — chip-timed 5K and 10K routes with live themed music at Heaton Park.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Greater Manchester
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Manchester (8), Salford (1), Stockport (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 5k races in Greater Manchester
Which road 5k races are coming up in Greater Manchester, England?
Manchester MoRun is listed for 22 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Run Heaton Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon is listed for 29 November 2026. Run MediaCity 5K & 10K is listed for 19 December 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
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.