Manchester Half Marathon - OPA Cancer Charity

Manchester Half Marathon

Sunday, 4th October, 2026 | Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Rd, Manchester M16 0PX

This popular half marathon sees runners take on generous, closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment en route.

The Manchester Half Marathon hosts a very flat course, perfect for smashing personal bests but also the ideal route for those new to half marathons and charity runners. There is a lovely 2-mile flat finish that brings you to the conclusion of the event at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club.

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