Manchester Half Marathon 2026
This popular half marathon sees runners take on closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with support and entertainment en route.
mstrust.org.ukHere’s the latest overview of the Manchester Half Marathon in 2026 based on recent reporting.
- Event date and scope: The Manchester Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, continuing its tradition of a 13.1-mile closed-road course through Greater Manchester.[1][3]
- Entry status and demand: Places were reported as open with strong early interest, and organizers anticipated rapid sell-out given prior years’ demand.[1]
- Notable context and related events: The broader Manchester running calendar in 2026 includes the city’s marathon events and associated races, with parallel coverage noting road closures and kickoff times for similar races in the city around that period.[2][4]
Illustration: If you’re planning to participate, expect a flat, fast course with vibrant crowd support, similar to previous editions that attracted tens of thousands of entrants.[1]
If you’d like, I can pull exact current entry deadlines, pricing, and any charity partner options, or summarize official participant guidance for race week.[9][1]