Manchester Half Marathon Morun

Manchester, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Manchester MoRunning event takes place at Heaton Park, The Bowl (below the Farm Centre), postcode M25 2SW, on 16 November 2025. Earlybird entries open in summer 2025 and standard entries are open for 2025; entries close on 8 November 2025. Distances offered include:

  • 1.5k
  • 5k
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon

Race logistics and course

The event is a full race chip timed event with instant results at the finish and both gun time and net time recorded; official placings are based on gun time. The course is a mix of path and trail, undulating, dog friendly, and generally OK for buggies although some sections may be bumpy or muddy. It is not suitable for wheelchairs. There are two road crossing sections on the route. The 5k is one lap, the 10k is two laps, and the half marathon is four laps plus an additional 1.1k section.

Registration and event hub are located in The Bowl; toilets are in the event hub. Participants receive a race number, chip, safety pins, a finisher headband and a MoRunning medal. Drinks and sweets are provided at the finish. Bag storage is available near registration under manned gazebos but space is limited. A fancy dress competition and spot prizes will take place before the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon Morun
10 km
10k Morun
5 km
5k Morun
1.5k Mini Morun
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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