Great Manchester Run

Manchester, England, UK · May 31, 2026

51°·60° high·Breezy·Dry

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Race Day Weather

51°at start

62° high

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Comfortable temps, warming through the race

Mild 51°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 62°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 78% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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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 62°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

Conditions

Rain Freq

61%

11 of 18 yrs

Wind11mph

Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	50°/63°	-	44°
2024 Great Manchester Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2024	53°/62°	Light	52°
2023 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	49°/67°	-	43°
2022 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2022	54°/66°	-	52°
2019 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	52°/62°	-	47°
2018 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	50°/70°	-	49°
2017 Great Manchester Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2017	55°/60°	Light	53°
2016 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2016	53°/61°	Light	53°
2015 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2015	46°/51°	Light	44°
2014 Great Manchester Run Clearing in the afternoon. 2014	52°/69°	-	51°
2013 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	41°/61°	-	43°
2012 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2012	42°/52°	Light	42°
2011 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2011	46°/51°	Light	44°
2010 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2010	45°/53°	Light	43°
2009 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2009	42°/52°	Light	44°
2008 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2008	44°/53°	Light	38°
2007 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2007	49°/56°	Light	45°
2006 Great Manchester Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2006	44°/50°	Light	45°