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Lyme Half Marathon

Disley · 20 km away

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Lyme Park Half Marathon

Cheshire · 20 km away

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Otley High Views Trail Race & Ultramarathon

Otley · 60 km away

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Summer Trail Series

Hebden Bridge · 33 km away

JUL 4

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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026

Liverpool L9 5AS · 39 km away

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Ilkley Half Marathon & 5k

Ilkley · 57 km away

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Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon

Mansfield · 79 km away

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Aire Trail Ultra & Half Marathon

Leeds · 58 km away

AUG 13

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Williamson Park Half Marathon & 10K

Lancaster · 72 km away

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Williamson Park Charity Road Races - February

Lancaster LA1 1UX · 72 km away

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Windmill Half Marathon

Lytham St Annes · 55 km away

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Riverside Half Marathon and 10k

Lancaster LA1 1RB · 74 km away

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Leeds Running Festival

Leeds · 58 km away

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Riverside Half Marathon

Lancaster · 73 km away

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Running Grand Prix Oulton Park August

Little Budworth · 42 km away

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Summer Extravaganza

Leeds · 56 km away

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RunThrough Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k August 2026

Carsington Water · 62 km away

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Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k August

Derbyshire Dales · 61 km away

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Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon August

Ashbourne · 64 km away

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Fleetwood Half Marathon

Lancashire · 72 km away

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Leeds Running Festival August

Leeds LS8 2HH · 63 km away

SEP 16

Run · road · Half Marathon

Phoenix Manchester Freddie Purrcury Run

Oldham · 11 km away

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Due North Race Series Malham Half Marathon

Skipton · 65 km away

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Semi-marathon du Cheshire

Macclesfield · 26 km away

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Sandstone Trail Half

Malpas · 62 km away

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Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon

Macclesfield SK11 0AP · 27 km away

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Cheshire Autumn Half Marathon September 2026

Macclesfield SK11 9JY · 25 km away

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Tissington Trail Half Marathon Saturday

Derbyshire · 46 km away

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Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend

BUXTON · 44 km away

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Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend (Nice Work)

Offcote and Underwood · 62 km away

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Bronte Bike Challenge

Yorkshire · 42 km away

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Tissington Trail Half Marathon Sunday

Ashbourne · 46 km away

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Manchester Running Festival

Manchester M25 0EQ · 6 km away

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Ladybower Reservoir 52K Ultra & 21K

High Peak · 36 km away

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Run Aintree September

Aintree Village · 46 km away

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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k September 2026

Liverpool L9 5AS · 47 km away

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PFW Running Lancashire Loop Trail Run

Blackpool · 65 km away

Manchester · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Manchester

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Congleton Half Marathon

The Congleton Half Marathon is a 21.1 km road race in Cheshire, starting at 09:00 on Somerford Lane near Back Lane Playing Fields. Race HQ is at Black Firs Primary School, a short walk from the start, facilitating a straightforward transition from check-in to the start line. The route covers closed roads, quiet lanes, and countryside surrounding Congleton. Every mile is marked, and water stations are provided. Marshals will guide runners at key points and offer encouragement. Chip timing, complimentary race photos, a themed medal, post-race refreshments, and an event village with food and drink define this local Cheshire half marathon.

Potters ’Arf Marathon

The Potters 'Arf Marathon is a 13.1-mile half marathon held in Stoke-on-Trent. A walk and relay option are available for those not wishing to complete the full distance. The event also features junior races: a 1K for children aged five to 11 and a 2K for children aged 12 to 16. Approximately 2,000 participants are anticipated across all formats, including runners, walkers, relay teams, and families with children competing in shorter races. The race concludes in the city centre, where local support. The event raises substantial funds for local charities such as Douglas Macmillan Hospice and The Alice Charity.

Manchester Half Marathon

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.

RunThrough Congleton Half Marathon

Somerford Lane lends this event a distinctly local character, with the start situated near Back Lane Playing Fields and Race HQ a brief walk away at Congleton High School. The RunThrough Congleton Half Marathon is presented as the “return of the Congleton Half Marathon,” and it feels like a traditional Cheshire race rather than a large-scale city event. Anticipate a simple race morning: proceed from HQ to the start, find your place among the runners, and follow the well-marked course. The atmosphere is described as “welcoming,” suited for participants who prefer a familiar race structure, local points of interest, and minimal ceremony before the start.

Big Cow Sports Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K Trail

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.

West Coast Half Marathon

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.

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Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race October 2026

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

Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k October 2026

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k is an October trail-running event held at Carsington Water, offering participants a choice between the half marathon or the 10k distance. The half marathon begins at 9:30 AM, with the 10k starting at 10:00 AM, structuring the day around two distinct races within the same reservoir-side location. The course follows undulating trail paths around Carsington Water, rather than a flat terrain. Kilometer markers are placed along the route, and event staff offer encouragement to runners en route to the finish. Entry includes water, post-race refreshments, and a themed medal.

RunThrough Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10K October

Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon October

The Carsington Water 10K & Half Marathon takes place in October at Carsington Water, offering both 10K and half marathon distances. The courses utilize rolling paths encircling the reservoir, meaning participants will encounter consistent elevation changes rather than a flat road race. The course is marked with kilometre signs and provides participants with unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape as they complete the circuit around the water. Volunteers are stationed along the route to support runners, and entry includes water, a themed medal, and post-race items.

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About Half Marathon races in Manchester

Manchester Training Ground

Manchester hosts 99 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals build easy miles on the Deansgate Canal Loop, the Quays Waterfront, and the route from Castlefield Canal Basin to Salford Quays, where the canal banks run for roughly 4km. Heaton Park Park Run gives you a 5km hit every Saturday at 9am, and Phillips Park works when you want green space near the Etihad Stadium. Ancoats is the perfect spot for a run and cheeky coffee or brunch pit stop. Manchester Frontrunners, Manchester Road Runners, The Run Company Manchester, Manchester Social Runners, Didsbury Runners, and Manchester Run Club keep the week moving. Manchester Marathon and Great Manchester Run are the anchor races.

Locals ride the Fallowfield Loop for traffic-free base miles across south Manchester, then link canal towpaths, NCN 62, NCN 66, and National Cycle Network routes 6 and 60 when the legs want longer Z2. Manchester Wheelers’ Club covers road racing, time trials, and track cycling, while ESV Manchester, Bury Clarion Cycling Club, Allez Prestwich Cycling Club, Ramsbottom Mountain Bike Club, The Woollybacks, Breeze Network Bury, Manchester Social Cycling, and Station South fill the bunch-ride calendar. The Trans Pennine Trail gets you east, and the climbs live out toward the Pennines, West Pennine Moors, South Pennines, and Peak District.

Spring and Summer suit the cleanest blocks, with summer daytime temperatures regularly topping 20°C and recent hot spells occasionally pushing past 30°C. Locals use long evenings for intervals, gran fondo prep, crit legs, and steady towpath runs before work. Winter brings cold compared to other parts of the UK, and snow is not common in the city because the urban warming effect usually wins. The West Pennine Moors, South Pennines, and Peak District get more snow, so runners stay closer to parks and quays while riders watch black ice, lights, and exposed lanes.