Great Manchester Run
Race Day Weather
Cool start, shifting winds ahead
Runners will face a temperature range from 49°F at the start to 60°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 72%. Light headwinds will challenge runners in the first mile and again from miles 7-10, while a tailwind will aid during miles 2-4 and 12-13. Given the cool temperatures, a conservative pace is advised early on, especially in exposed stretches.
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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.
