Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race January 2027

Run Heaton Park is a January road race held in Heaton Park, north of Manchester, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, and junior race distances on the same morning. The half marathon begins at 9:30am, with the 10k following at 10:00am, the 5k at 10:10am, and the junior race at noon. The race takes place in Heaton Park on Middleton Road in Higher Blackley. This large park features an 18th-century Grade I listed neoclassical house and open parkland. Participants receive chip-timed results, a themed medal, and free race photos, along with post-race treats. The event is suitable for families, new runners, and those aiming for a timed 10k or longer distance.