Date: TBC
Location: Manchester
Registration cost: TBC
Minimum sponsorship: £300
Manchester Half Marathon 2026
On this popular half marathon, runners will take on closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and plenty of entertainment on route.
This half marathon hosts a very flat course, which may be perfect for achieving a personal best. The route may also appeal to those new to half marathons.
It features a lovely 2 mile flat finish that brings runners to the conclusion at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Registrations for this event are not currently open. If you would like to express your interest in the 2026 event, we will inform you about this when details are released. Express Interest
Wooden Spoon supporting you: we will provide you with a Wooden Spoon run vest, access to our Fundraising Pack and resources such as social media graphics and videos, along with email updates. For queries, email: challenges@woodenspoon.org.uk
Wooden Spoon works with some event suppliers to provide a platform for our members and supporters to fundraise for the charity. There is a cost to the charity to administer these events and therefore we have set minimum fundraising levels which we view as achievable based on previous participants. It is at Wooden Spoon’s discretion whether to allow the participants to take part or not for the charity, if fundraising levels are not met. Thanks for your understanding.