Manchester Half Marathon MoRun
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Manchester MoRun at Heaton Park
The Manchester MoRun takes place at Heaton Park with event facilities based in the Bowl below the Farm Centre. The event supports Movember and raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Distances included:
- 1.5 km Mini MoRun
- 5 km MoRun
- 10 km MoRun
- Half marathon MoRun
The event is a fully chip timed race with finish-line results available as gun time and net time. Participants receive a race medal and an exclusive MoRunning headband, and the event provides water stations, finish-line sweets, marked and marshalled course sections, medical cover, trophies or special medals for winners and spot prizes for categories such as best dressed and fastest Mo. Mini MoRunners receive a Mini Mo medal, chip timing, drinks and sweets, and marshalled support.
Course details note a mixed path and trail route that is undulating, dog friendly and generally OK for buggy running though some sections can be bumpy or muddy. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes two road crossings. Lap layout: 5 km is one lap, 10 km is two laps, and the half marathon is four laps plus an additional 1.1 km section. Parking is available near park entrances on a pay and display basis; the Metrolink stop is opposite the park and local buses serve the area. Registration and race pack collection occur on race morning and bag storage is available but limited.
The organiser offers options to transfer, downgrade or complete the event virtually, and has a refund and voucher policy for cancellations within stated timeframes. Results are published via ResultsBase and the event is not UK Athletics affiliated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
