Great Manchester Run
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild finish, moderate wind
Runners will face temperatures starting at 51°F and rising to 55°F by the finish. Wind will be a factor, with a consistent headwind from the west, especially challenging in miles 1 and 6-10. Runners should adjust their pace in the early miles to account for the headwind and take advantage of the tailwind from miles 2-4 and 12-13. With humidity at 72%, hydration will be crucial throughout the race.
Pace Calculator
Enter a finish time to see what race day does to it.
Get forecast alerts for Great Manchester Run
We'll text or email you when the forecast shifts — so you can adjust gear, pacing, and strategy. Max one per day.
Get your personalized Great Manchester Run race plan
A mile-by-mile breakdown of where your time goes, weather-adjusted splits, fueling timeline with aid stations, packing checklist, carb tracker, spectator guide, all built around your goal and race-day conditions.
Race Info
The Great Manchester Run is a 10K and half marathon held each May in Manchester city centre. Both races start on Portland Street; the 10K passes Old Trafford, Trafford Park, and the Coronation Street set before finishing on Deansgate near Beetham Tower. The half marathon, added in 2017, extends the route east to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium before rejoining the 10K course to the same Deansgate finish. The 2026 edition drew a record 38,000 runners.
