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Great Manchester Half Marathon 2027

When
23 May 2027

Registration fee
£20.00

Minimum fundraising target
£300.00

Where
Manchester City Centre

About the Great Manchester Half Marathon 2027

The Great Manchester Half Marathon attracts thousands of runners each year. The fast, flat course goes through the heart of the city. It's a great race for runners of all abilities.

By taking part as a Mind runner, you're not just crossing the finish line. You’re helping us make sure that no one faces a mental health problem alone.

How to register for a Mind charity place

Mind has a set number of places in the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon. Click here to secure your charity place today.

The registration fee is £20, and we’ll ask you to raise at least £300.

How to join Team Mind with your own place

Already secured your own place in the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon? If you’d like to use your place to raise money for Mind - we’d love to have you on the team!

You'll get all the same support as our charity place runners, but you won't have a fundraising target to aim for.

Just click on the link below to let us know you want to join Team Mind, so we can send you a fundraising pack and get you involved.

What support will you get as part of Team Mind for the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon 2027?

We'll be with you every step of the way. We offer all our runners a fantastic support package, including:

  • Lots of fundraising and training advice including a personalised training plan
  • Regular e-newsletters
  • A Mind running vest and iron-on letters
  • A dedicated fundraising support team who will give you information and support in the lead up to your run

Any questions about the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon 2027?

This event is run by Great Runs. If you have any event-related questions, you can:

When is the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon?

The Great Manchester Run Half Marathon 2027 takes place Sunday 23 May 2027.

This event weekend promises to be a memorable experience, filled with fun and a great atmosphere. Whether you're a new runner or a professional, the event organisers ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day.

What time does the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon start?

The race starts from 8am. Make sure you arrive early so you have time to drop off your bag, warm up, and get to the start line.

Runners will start in waves, based on how long they think they’ll take to finish. You'll get your exact start time in the event instructions sent to you before race day.

Where is the Great Manchester Manchester Run Half Marathon start point?

The Great Manchester Run Half Marathon starts on Portland Street, Manchester City Centre. This central location provides easy access for all participants.

The closest tram stops to the start line include:

  • St Peter’s Square (Metrolink) – just a short walk from the start area
  • Piccadilly Gardens (Metrolink) – another convenient stop within walking distance

Make sure you check public transport schedules in advance, as services may be busy on the event day.

The Great Run website provides a full route map, including details of the finish area.

"Running helped me live in the moment, instead of worrying about the future or past, which I’d always done."

Read Pete's story

Where does the money I raise go?

£260 could help us keep our online community open for 8 hours.

£420 could help to pay for our Infoline's phone bill for a whole week.

£585 could help cover the cost of a Legal Line advisor for 5 days.

Read more about our work in our annual report.

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