Half Marathon races near Maghull

The Manchester Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race in Manchester, run on closed roads through Greater Manchester. It is the largest half marathon of its kind in the North West, with over 10,000 runners on the route. The race suits first-time half marathoners, regular club runners, and anyone chasing a personal best, because the course is designed to be quick and approachable rather than hilly or technical. The route starts around the M16 0RP area and finishes at Old Trafford, home of Lancashire County Cricket Club. Finishers receive a medal, and many runners use the day to raise money for The Christie, a Manchester cancer charity. Charity entries usually come with a small entry fee and a fundraising target, so the field includes plenty of people running for patients and research as well as for their own time goals.

Delamere Forest dictates the experience: wide forest trails, sections of single file track, and ample space to find a steady pace beneath the trees. It offers a straightforward woodland race, aligning with the organizers' "trail running revolution" concept, though the route seems more suited for running than technical challenges for the majority of its length. The course is mostly flat with minor undulations, presenting a challenge to pace yourself for the "sting in the tail" – the "climb Old Pale in the final miles." Effort yields the "stunning view from the top," followed by a return to the finish. A notable detail: dogs are permitted at the start and finish areas but cannot accompany participants on the course.

The West Coast Half Marathon is a flat, point-to-point half marathon in Lancashire. It begins at Preston Docks and concludes beside Fairhaven Lake in Lytham St Annes. The race starts at 10:00 am, employs chip timing, measures the distance in miles, and maintains a small field with a 500-runner cap. Runners gather at Fairhaven Lake, the race HQ, before taking a shuttle to the start on Navigation Way in Preston. The course departs the docks onto the Guild Wheel, proceeds along roads and paths through Freckleton and Warton, and heads to Lytham St Annes for the finish at the lake. The route is described as flat, with 95 metres of elevation gain, presenting a direct run from Preston to the coast rather than a challenging, hilly course.

The 13 Arches Trail Half Marathon is a multi-terrain half marathon starting from Sedgley Park Rugby Club in Whitefield, Greater Manchester. The race begins at 9:30am in the M45 7DZ area. As an October event on local trails, participants should anticipate off-road surfaces instead of a flat city-road half marathon. The route is marked and marshalled, important for a trail course with varied surfaces. Its most distinct landmark is the “Thirteen Arches” Clifton Viaduct, the feature that gives the race its name. Michael Kontowtt is the organiser.

The Run Tatton Half Marathon is a road-closed half marathon held at Tatton Park, a rural estate near Knutsford in Cheshire. The race begins in the morning and concludes before noon. With entries limited to 2,000 participants, it offers the atmosphere of a busy yet accessible club event, distinct from a large city race. The course is accurately measured and chip-timed. Organisers characterize it as fast, though it includes undulations, making it suitable for runners aiming for a personal best as well as those seeking a well-organized closed-road race. The start and finish are located within the park. The course incorporates a combination of park roads and adjacent closed roads. Participants receive a themed medal, post-race refreshments, chip-timed results, and complimentary official race photos as part of their entry. The event village provides food and beverage choices, including hot coffee, and marshals are stationed along the course to direct runners to the finish.

The Run Tatton Half Marathon is a road-closed half marathon held in Tatton Park, near Knutsford in rural Cheshire. It takes place on a Sunday in November, with the event base located on Mereheath Drive. The race is intended for runners aged 17 and above. The organisers state the course is fast, making it suitable for runners aiming for a personal best, as well as those seeking a traffic-free park-road race. Entries are limited to 2,000 per event. Participants can register via a standard entry fee or opt for a charity place, which requires a fundraising target and a JustGiving page.

MoRunning Manchester takes place in November at Heaton Park, Manchester, offering 5k, 10k, and half marathon races starting at 09:30. A 1.5k Mini MoRun is available for children, making the event suitable for families and adults seeking runs from short distances to longer challenges. All races are chip timed, providing immediate results upon finishing. The Manchester event is part of the MoRunning series that benefits Movember. Participants are encouraged to donate during registration or fundraise via Movember or JustGiving. The charity supports prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. All finishers receive a MoRun medal and a MoRunning headband. Refreshments are available at the finish, along with special medals for the fastest MoBro, fastest MoSista, and best dressed participants.