The Great Manchester Run Half Marathon is a bold, big-city tour powered by Mancunian pride, taking runners through the heart of one of the UK’s most iconic and vibrant sporting cities. You set off in the city centre surrounded by landmark streets and towering buildings, quickly finding your stride as the course sweeps past Old Trafford, through Salford Quays and MediaCity, and along wide, fast roads lined with cheering crowds. With live music, roaring support, and that unmistakable Manchester spirit at every turn, the atmosphere carries you forward from start to finish.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply setting your sights on getting fitter in 2026, taking on this legendary half marathon earns you the title of Holiday Hero. Every mile you run helps families facing some of life’s toughest challenges experience the transformative power of a break away—turning your effort on the road into memories that last a lifetime.

The benefits of joining Team Holiday Heroes 

• A dedicated Family Holiday Charity contact
• Fundraising pack and materials
• A free Family Holiday Charity running vest or t-shirt
• Regular updates with fundraising tips
• Training plan
• An exclusive WhatsApp group to meet and support each other

Holidays give families space and time together – to laugh and have fun – as well as rethink, rebuild, and refresh. Be a part of making this happen for families in 2026.