Great Manchester Run

Manchester, England, UK · May 31, 2026
clear-day52°·66° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

clear-day
52°at start
66° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool and breezy, prepare for gusts

Runners will face temperatures starting at 48°F and rising to 55°F. With a steady wind from the NW at 14 mph and gusts up to 27 mph, pacing adjustments may be necessary. The humidity at 78% suggests a need for hydration, even without rain, so runners should stay proactive in their fluid intake.

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When is the 2026 Great Manchester Run?

The 2026 Great Manchester Run will be held on Sunday May 31, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Great Manchester Run?

The forecast calls for a high of 66°F and a low of 48°F with a 16% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 18 years of data
Avg Temp
59°F
L:48° H:59°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
61%
11 of 18 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore

2025 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2025
clear-day
50°/63°-
9

2024 Great Manchester Run

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2024
rain
53°/62°Light
9

2023 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
49°/67°-
8

2022 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2022
cloudy
54°/66°-
8

2019 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2019
partly-cloudy-day
52°/62°-
8

2018 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2018
partly-cloudy-day
50°/70°-
9

2017 Great Manchester Run

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2017
rain
55°/60°Light
8

2016 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2016
rain
53°/61°Light
8

2015 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2015
rain
46°/51°Light
6

2014 Great Manchester Run

Clearing in the afternoon.

2014
partly-cloudy-day
52°/69°-
8

2013 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2013
clear-day
41°/61°-
9

2012 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2012
rain
42°/52°Light
8

2011 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2011
rain
46°/51°Light
7

2010 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2010
rain
45°/53°Light
7

2009 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2009
partly-cloudy-day
42°/52°Light
7

2008 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2008
rain
44°/53°Light
8

2007 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2007
rain
49°/56°Light
6

2006 Great Manchester Run

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2006
partly-cloudy-day
44°/50°Light
8

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